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

  • (..) - Damn kids! - Really. - Yeah. - (KIDS GIGGLING) KID: Oh, my gosh. CAMILLA: Keith and I are going to sneak out tonight with his friend, Michael, who wants to meet you, by the way. No way. If my mum ever found out, I'd be dead. So don't get caught, you priss. (..)
    2016 The Conjuring 2