Definition of sneaks

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • sneaks is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • sneaks is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • sneaks is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of sneaks


  • someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. prowler
    2. stalker
  • make off with belongings of others (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. abstract
    2. cabbage
    3. filch
    4. hook
    5. lift
    6. nobble
    7. pilfer
    8. pinch
    9. purloin
    10. snarf
    11. swipe
  • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. canary
    2. fink
    3. sneaker
    4. snitch
    5. snitcher
    6. stool pigeon
    7. stoolie
    8. stoolpigeon
  • marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a sneak attack

    Synonyms

    1. furtive
    2. sneaky
    3. stealthy
    4. surreptitious
  • pass on stealthily (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. slip
  • to go stealthily or furtively (verb)

    Examples

    1. ..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house

    Synonyms

    1. creep
    2. mouse
    3. pussyfoot
  • a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible (noun)
  • put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner (verb)

    Examples

    1. sneak a look
    2. sneak a cigarette

See definition of sneaks in Merriam Webster