SNEAK
Scrabble letter values: S1N1E1A1K5 = 9
Definition
- adjective marked by quiet and caution and secrecy. — synonyms: furtive, sneak(a), sneaky, stealthy, surreptitious
- noun a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible.
- noun someone who prowls or sneaks about. — synonyms: prowler, stalker
- noun someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police. — synonyms: fink, snitch, snitcher, stoolpigeon, stool_pigeon, stoolie, sneaker, canary
- verb to go stealthily or furtively. — synonyms: mouse, creep, pussyfoot
- verb put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner.
- verb make off with belongings of others. — synonyms: pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf, swipe, hook
- verb pass on stealthily. — synonyms: slip
Examples
- “taking pains to avoid being observed”
- “a furtive manner”
- “a sneak attack”