Sneaked vs. Snuck: Usage Guide
Sneaked is the original past tense form of sneak, but in the late 1800s, the alternative past tense form snuck began making its way into American English. It is now very common and is considered standard.
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Sneaked vs. Snuck
How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary
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“Snuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snuck. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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