Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [snuhk]
- /snʌk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [snuhk]
- /snʌk/
Definitions of snuck word
- verb without object snuck to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk. 1
- verb without object snuck to act in a furtive or underhand way. 1
- verb without object snuck British Informal. to tattle; inform. 1
- verb with object snuck to move, put, pass, etc., in a stealthy or furtive manner: He sneaked the gun into his pocket. 1
- verb with object snuck to do, take, or enjoy hurriedly or surreptitiously: to sneak a cigarette. 1
- noun snuck a sneaking, underhand, or contemptible person. 1
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Origin of snuck
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; variant of Middle English sniken, Old English snīcan to creep; cognate with Old Norse snīkja to hanker after
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Parts of speech for Snuck
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snuck popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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