sneakier; sneakiest
: marked by stealth, furtiveness, or shiftiness
a sneaky trick
Examples of sneaky in a Sentence
They make it look like you're getting a lot more than you really are. It's a sneaky trick.
It's a sneaky way of getting people to buy something they don't need.
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Instead, studies suggest that, in practice, work and other eligibility requirements achieve a lot of savings in a sort of sneaky way.
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 June 2025
At age 17, Brown learned the truth, thanks to Barr’s fame — and, allegedly, a sneaky ex-boyfriend, the comedian recalled to Bunnie.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 June 2025
Here are a few sneaky red flags to look out for, according to experts.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 June 2025
Aside from that, the Bengals could be a sneaky play in week one.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 June 2025
At age 17, Brown learned the truth, thanks to Barr’s fame — and, allegedly, a sneaky ex-boyfriend, the comedian recalled to Bunnie.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 June 2025
Here are a few sneaky red flags to look out for, according to experts.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 June 2025
Aside from that, the Bengals could be a sneaky play in week one.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sneaky
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“Sneaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaky. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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