sneaking

Definition

  • adjective: behaving in a secret and dishonest manner
  • adjective: characteristic of a 'sneak'
  • usually + 'for'
  • synonyms: underhand, mean, crouching

Examples

  • I have a 'sneaking feeling/suspicion' that we're going to have a test today.

  • I was caught 'sneaking' a look [=secretly looking] at my Christmas presents.

  • He had a 'sneaking' admiration 'for' his opponent.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What's the matter, darIing? This is your big production number. And you know it's important... to go out with a big bang. Why are you here? Take this gun and start sneaking peopIe out the back. Step back. - Do you know who I am? - A dead man if you don't step back. What about some respect? (..)
    1994 The Mask