sneaky

Meanings

• adjective

  Moving or acting quietly, secretly, or deceitfully.

  - "The sneaky thief stole the jewels without being noticed."
  - "Sneaky Pete always manages to get what he wants without raising suspicion."

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Synonyms

dodgy , evasive , slippery

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sneaky
creaky , sleaky , peaky , speaky

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Variants

List of all variants of sneaky that leads to same result
sneakier , sneakiest , sneakily , sneakiness , sneakinesses , sneaky

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'cunning' or 'clever' in Old English. The modern meaning developed in the late 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sneaky' is often used in the gaming industry to describe a level or challenge that requires players to be quiet and stealthy.

2. In some parts of England, the term 'sneaky' is used to describe a type of flatbread that is rolled out and cooked on a griddle.

3. The term 'sneaky Pete' is a common nickname for someone who is cunning and deceptive, often used in a negative way.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stealth: The ability to move or act without being noticed.

2. Cunning: The ability to think and act in a clever and resourceful way.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sneaky' is often used to describe characters who manipulate situations to their advantage, such as Sherlock Holmes' brother Mycroft in 'The Sign of Four'. In music, the term 'sneaky' is used in the title of several songs, including 'Sneaky' by The Black Eyed Peas and 'Sneaky' by The All-American Rejects.

How to Memorize "sneaky"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, quiet animal moving through the forest without making a sound. Imagine the leaves rustling softly as it passes by.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sneaky' with the image of a cat creeping up on its prey, or a spy in a trench coat blending into the shadows.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Slyly Nabbing Every Yummy Kebab' to help remember the spelling and meaning of 'sneaky'.

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