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

  • (..) and they're not letting us out. It's a funny farm here. I'm locked up with a bunch of dimwits. - You should feel at home then. - Seriously. How about sneaking in? You could come up in one of them laundry baskets. Not tonight. I need my beauty sleep. I look awful. Oh, shut it! (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream