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sneaking

/ˈsniːkɪŋ/

/ˈsnikɪŋ/

sneaking along

sneakingnoun

/ˈsniːkɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as a lexical noun meaning 'the act of moving stealthily'.

Translations

furtivitéEmploi nominal pour désigner l’action de se déplacer ou d’agir en cachette.

Night-time sneaking around the house got him into trouble.

Sa furtivité autour de la maison la nuit lui attira des ennuis.

Definitions

The act or practice of moving in a stealthy or furtive manner.

Night-time sneaking around the house got him into trouble.

Synonyms

stealthy movement

furtive behavior

sneakinggerund / present participle

/ˈsniː.kɪŋ/

/ˈsni.kɪŋ/

More precise classification than generic ADJECTIVE.

Translations

furtifSe dit d’un mouvement ou d’une action faite discrètement pour ne pas être remarqué.

The cat took a sneaking step toward the unsuspecting bird.

Le chat fit un pas furtif vers l’oiseau qui ne se doutait de rien.

Additional translations

inavouéSe dit d’un sentiment ou d’une émotion discrètement ressentie, sans être reconnue ouvertement.

Definitions

Furtive; moving or acting in a stealthy manner so as to avoid detection.

The cat took a sneaking step toward the unsuspecting bird.

Characterized by a feeling or emotion that is not openly acknowledged or expressed.

She had a sneaking admiration for his courage, even though she never admitted it.

Synonyms

sneakverb

sneaking

ing-form

sneaked

Past Simple

sneaked

Past Participle

sneaking

ing-form

/sniːk/

/snik/

Translations

se faufilerSe dit d’un déplacement furtif ou discret.

He tried to sneak past the guards without being noticed.

Il a essayé de se faufiler devant les gardes sans être remarqué.

piquerFamilier; prendre ou emporter quelque chose en cachette.

She managed to sneak a piece of cake from the kitchen.

Elle a réussi à piquer un morceau de gâteau dans la cuisine.

Additional translations

glisserPour une action faite discrètement ou sans se faire remarquer.

dénoncerFamilier, surtout britannique; informer l'autorité sur quelqu'un.

Definitions

To move or go in a furtive or stealthy manner.

He tried to sneak past the guards without being noticed.

To take or bring something secretly or without permission.

She managed to sneak a piece of cake from the kitchen.

To do something secretly or without being noticed.

He would often sneak a look at his phone during meetings.

To inform on someone; to disclose someone's wrongdoing to an authority (chiefly British informal).

He threatened to beat me up if I sneaked to the teacher.

Synonyms

Antonyms

sneaknoun

Definitions

A person who acts in a stealthy or secretive manner, often to avoid being noticed or to do something illicit.

The sneak managed to slip out of the meeting without anyone noticing.

A furtive or stealthy movement or action.

He made a sneak into the kitchen to grab a cookie before dinner.

A type of shoe, typically a sneaker, used for casual wear or sports.

She put on her favorite pair of sneaks before heading out for a jog.

A person, especially a child, who informs on others or tattles, typically to an authority figure (chiefly British informal).

Don't be such a sneak—no one likes a tell-tale.

sneakadjective

Definitions

Stealthy; carried out so as not to be detected or announced in advance.

They planned a sneak attack on the fortress under cover of darkness.

Relating to or denoting an unpublicized or early showing, look, or release of something.

Fans were invited to a sneak preview of the upcoming movie.