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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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Best Furniture and Decor Flash Deals Freshening up your space is easy with Wayfair’s latest discounts, which include a sectional sleeper sofa with sneaky storage, a stylish striped swivel chair, and a patio conversation set that comfortably seats up to four friends.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Faith Hill on why Gen Z is the sneaky-saver generation.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
Try rye flour, a sneaky way to add complex flavors, a tender crumb and a little nutrition, especially in sweet baked goods.
—Kara Elder, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Sneaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaky. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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