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Definition sneak in British English

sneak verb

verb
/sniːk/
1

to move somewhere quietly and secretly so that no one can see you or hear you

Example

She sneaked into the house by the back entrance.

Example

While his parents were busy, Joe sneaked off to play.

Synonyms and related words
pad sneak slink
2

to take someone or something secretly or illegally

Example

I sneaked the book out of my father's study.

Example

She managed to sneak him another piece of cake.

Example

Let's sneak some pizza into the cinema.

Synonyms and related words
steal walk off with rob go off with seize rob
3

to tell someone about something wrong that someone else has done. The American word is snitch

Example

The other kids sneaked on him.

Definition sneak in British English