noun
a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
noun
someone who prowls or sneaks about
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- usually with unlawful intentions
noun
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
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verb
to go stealthily or furtively
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- ..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house
verb
put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
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- sneak a look
- sneak a cigarette
verb
make off with belongings of others
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verb
pass on stealthily
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- He slipped me the key when nobody was looking
adjective
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
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- taking pains to avoid being observed
- a furtive manner
- a sneak attack
- stealthy footsteps
- a surreptitious glance at his watch