sneaky
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- sneakily adverb
- sneakiness noun
- unsneaky adjective
Etymology
Origin of sneaky
Example Sentences
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But Everton won here last season and, given how good they are on the road, I just have a sneaky feeling they will get something this time too.
From BBC
He was not set upon by unreasonable hordes or ambushed by sneaky types.
From Literature
That's because her furniture, clothes and even members of her family all made sneaky appearances to prank her as part of Michael McIntyre's Big Show.
From BBC
She couldn’t talk very well because a sneaky little fear had crept back and she was holding her breath to help the plane land.
From Literature
“Yes, I do,” I say with a sneaky smile.
From Literature
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