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sneaky

adjective/suʁɐˈtɐjɾu/medium

sor·ra·tei·ro

Definition

Acting or moving in a stealthy, furtive, or underhanded manner so as not to be noticed.
The cat made a sneaky approach towards the bird.
He cast a sneaky glance at the confidential document.
Common collocations
sneaky movesneaky looksneaky behaviorsneaky attack

Etymology

Do italiano 'sorratiero' (estrangeiro, secreto), possivelmente através do espanhol.

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