sneaky

Adjective
US[snee-kee]/ˈsniki/2 syllables
Synonyms: underhandunderhandedfurtivesneakstealthysurreptitious

Open English WordNet

Adjective (2)

  1. marked by deception“achieved success in business only by underhand methods”Synonyms: underhandunderhandedOpposite squareSimilar crooked, corrupt
  2. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed“a furtive manner”“a sneak attack”“stealthy footsteps”“a surreptitious glance at his watch”Synonyms: furtivesneakstealthysurreptitiousOpposite unconcealedSimilar concealed

Related words sneak noun, sneakiness noun

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Sneak′y noun

Like a sneak; sneaking.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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