Basic Details
Word: Sneaky
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Doing something in a sly or secret way, often to avoid being noticed or caught.
Synonyms: Stealthy, stealthy, sly, furtive
Antonyms: Honest, open, straightforward
Idioms and Phrases
- To sneak a peek: To secretly look at something. Example: "She wanted to sneak a peek at her birthday presents before the party."
- Sneaky as a cat: Used to describe someone who is very quiet and careful about their movements. Example: "He moved through the house, sneaky as a cat, trying not to wake anyone."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children thought it was sneaky of him to hide their toys when they weren't looking.
Example 2: She had a sneaky feeling that someone was planning a surprise for her birthday.
Example 3: The fox was sneaky in the way it approached the chicken coop to find food.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "sneaky" comes from the Middle English word "sneke," which means to sneak or to creep? So, it has been used in our language for many centuries!
Famous Quote
"There's a fine line between clever and sneaky." - Niels Bohr
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sneaky" mean?
a) Doing something openly
b) Doing something in a sly or secret way
c) Being very loud
d) Acting angrily
Answer: b) Doing something in a sly or secret way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sneaky"?
a) Honest
b) Stealthy
c) Brave
d) Friendly
Answer: b) Stealthy
3. What is an antonym of "sneaky"?
a) Clever
b) Secretive
c) Honest
d) Quiet
Answer: c) Honest
4. Which sentence uses "sneaky" correctly?
a) It was sneaky of him to eat all the cookies without telling anyone.
b) The sneaky train left the station.
c) She was sneaky when she played the piano loudly.
d) The teacher was sneaky when explaining the lesson clearly.
Answer: a) It was sneaky of him to eat all the cookies without telling anyone.
5. What does "to sneak a peek" mean?
a) To look at something secretly
b) To jump very high
c) To draw a picture
d) To cry loudly
Answer: a) To look at something secretly
