sneak - Meaning in Tamil

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sneak - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of sneak in English

sneak adjective

1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

   Synonyms

   furtive, sneaky, stealthy, surreptitious

   Examples

   • "a furtive manner"
   • "a sneak attack"
   • "a surreptitious glance at his watch"
   • "stealthy footsteps"

sneak noun

1. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

   Synonyms

   canary, canary, fink, fink, sneaker, snitch, snitcher, stool pigeon, stoolie, stoolpigeon

2. someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions

   Synonyms

   prowler, stalker, stalker

3. a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible

sneak verb

1. to go stealthily or furtively

   Synonyms

   creep, mouse, mouse, pussyfoot

   Example

   • "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house"
2. pass on stealthily

   Synonyms

   slip, slip

   Example

   • "He slipped me the key when nobody was looking"
3. make off with belongings of others

   Synonyms

   abstract, cabbage, filch, hook, hook, lift, nobble, pilfer, pinch, purloin, snarf, swipe

4. put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner

   Examples

   • "sneak a cigarette"
   • "sneak a look"

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