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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This perpetuates the deceptive claims and sneaky marketing tactics employed by manufacturers, such as the promise of losing a lot of weight in an impossibly short time frame.
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Jad Abdel Nour, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Some sneaky actors will lobby for regulation that favors them.
—Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Mongryong seemed very sneaky to me.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Standout deals this year include a Joanna Gaines area rug that’s designed to handle the elements, a sturdy bench that doubles as sneaky outdoor storage, and a luxe beanbag chair that’s perfect for movies under the stars.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
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Jad Abdel Nour, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Some sneaky actors will lobby for regulation that favors them.
—Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Mongryong seemed very sneaky to me.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Standout deals this year include a Joanna Gaines area rug that’s designed to handle the elements, a sturdy bench that doubles as sneaky outdoor storage, and a luxe beanbag chair that’s perfect for movies under the stars.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
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 7 May. 2026.
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