Collocations for "sneaky"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "sneaky" in context.
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sneaky
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- had a sneaky [expression, look, smile] (on her face)
- was a sneaky [glint, twinkle] in his eyes
- threw them a sneaky [look, smile, glance, grin]
- is a sneaky devil
- stop acting so sneaky!
- was trying to be sneaky (but)
- sneaky [tactics, tricks, moves]
- take a sneaky peek [through, out, at]
- UK: [readers, viewers, fans] were given a sneaky [look, preview, peek]
- sneaky and [dishonest, unethical, underhanded, disrespectful]
- have a sneaky feeling [that, about]
'sneaky' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):