slyly
nounfemininecoloquial/suˈkapɐ/low
so·ca·pa
Definition
In a cunning, secretive, or stealthy manner.
He slipped into the meeting slyly, hoping not to be noticed.
She managed to read the letter slyly while no one was looking.
Common collocations
on the sly
Idiomatic expressions
- to do something on the sly (to do something secretly)
Etymology
Do espanhol 'zocapa', de origem obscura, possivelmente relacionado com 'socar' (bater).