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Meaning of sneak

noun

One who sneaks; one who moves stealthily to acquire an item or information. Example: My little brother is such a sneak; yesterday I caught him trying to look through my diary.
A cheat; a con artist. Example: I can't believe I gave that sneak $50 for a ticket when they were selling for $20 at the front gate.
An informer; a tell-tale.
A ball bowled so as to roll along the ground; a daisy-cutter
A sneaker; a tennis shoe.

verb

To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen. Example: He decided to sneak into the kitchen for a second cookie while his mom was on the phone.
To take something stealthily without permission. Example: I went to sneak a chocolate but my dad caught me.
(ditransitive) To stealthily bring someone something. Example: She asked me to sneak her a phone next month.
To hide, especially in a mean or cowardly manner.
(with on) To inform an authority of another's misdemeanours. Example: If you sneak on me I'll bash you!

adjective

In advance; before release to the general public. Example: The company gave us a sneak look at their new electronic devices.
In a stealthy or surreptitious manner. Example: I was able to get a sneak peek at the guest list.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

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