sneak in English: To move quietly and secretly so that nobody sees or hears you. (verb)

Translation

To move quietly and secretly so that nobody sees or hears you.

Word origin

From Old English snican, meaning to creep or crawl along the ground.

Verb typeregular (sneak, sneaks, sneaked); American English often says snuck

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To "sneak out" is to leave quietly so that nobody notices.

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To "sneak a look" is to look quickly and secretly.

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In British English the past form is "sneaked"; Americans often say "snuck".

quiet

Making little or no sound; not loud.

hide

To put something where it cannot be seen, or to go where no one can find you.

secret

Something you know but do not tell other people.

escape

To get away from a place or a danger, so you are free again.

slowly

In a slow way; taking a lot of time, not fast.

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