sneakier; sneakiest
: marked by stealth, furtiveness, or shiftiness
a sneaky trick
sneakily adverb
sneakiness noun

Examples of sneaky in a Sentence

They make it look like you're getting a lot more than you really are. It's a sneaky trick. It's a sneaky way of getting people to buy something they don't need.
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The Vikings added on the interior of the offensive line (Kelly) and prioritized a sneaky signing (Rodgers). Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025 The best part of furniture pieces that feature sneaky storage is the ability to get double the use out of just one item. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 Paying for Rick's therapy sessions upfront so he's essentially forced to try to resolve his issues is a sneaky way of caring for his mental health. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 9 Mar. 2025 After a strong finish to the 2024 season, Rico Dowdle is a sneaky starter option on the NFL free agent market. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sneaky

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sneaky was in 1833

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“Sneaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaky. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

sneaky

adjective
sneakier; sneakiest
1
: behaving in a sly or secret manner
2
: marked by secrecy or slyness
a sneaky trick
sneakily adverb
sneakiness noun

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