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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Oven Mitts Like reusable grocery bags, oven mitts, and pot holders are a sneaky source of bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
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—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
This clever drink holder is another sneaky space saver that punches way above its weight.
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Many were added in secret, through a sneaky loophole built into the 1958 Food Additives Amendment.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Tani Oluwaseyi’s sneaky playmaking abilities were evident through his two assists.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
This clever drink holder is another sneaky space saver that punches way above its weight.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Many were added in secret, through a sneaky loophole built into the 1958 Food Additives Amendment.
—Sarah Gonzalez, NPR, 29 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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