sneak

Definition

  • verb: to move quietly and secretly in order to avoid being noticed
  • verb: to go stealthily or furtively
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: slink, crouch, sneaker

Examples

  • As a teenager she would 'sneak' out (of her house/apartment) at night to visit her boyfriend.

  • I'm going to 'sneak' a smoke. [=I'm going to smoke a cigarette while nobody is watching]

  • She took a 'sneak peek' [=a secret look] at the birthday presents hidden in the closet.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Alex eat. It's showtime. Thanks for not giving up on me. Man, you almost gave me a heart attack. You can't just come sneak up on me. Just because you're a lion... Let go of me. Let go of me. We're getting out of here. Guys, just go with me on this. Like I said, it's showtime. (..)
    2005 Madagascar