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The correct spelling is sneaking.
How to pronounce sneaking
verb
Say it like: Snee-kin-g
The correct spelling is sneaking. To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen. For example: "He decided to sneak into the kitchen for a second cookie while his mom was on the phone."
Usage Examples
“He decided to sneak into the kitchen for a second cookie while his mom was on the phone.”
“I went to sneak a chocolate but my dad caught me.”
“She asked me to sneak her a phone next month.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.
- 2.To take something stealthily without permission.
- 3.(ditransitive) To stealthily bring someone something.
- 4.To hide, especially in a mean or cowardly manner.
- 5.(with on) To inform an authority of another's misdemeanours.
noun
- 1.The act of one who sneaks.
adjective
- 1.Secret or underhand; not openly avowed.
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