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

  • (..) Yeah. On the million-to-one chance... you be on the lookout, okay? Thanks. You got it. Five minutes. Five minutes. You didn't kill anybody sneaking in here, did you? You didn't hurt anybody? No. Didn't have to. You look terrible. Yeah. But I feel good. So talk. Why are you here? It's over. (..)
    2013 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Felina Season: 5 Episode 16