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

  • (..) Finally found somethin' that you're into, huh, Jess? Well, it sounds ok, but days. No more of this sneaking out at night. All right. I promise I won't. Just be straight with us from now on, all right? If there's somethin' (..)
    1993 Free Willy