"sneakingly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more sneakingly [comparative], most sneakingly [superlative]
Etymology: sneaking + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sneaking|ly}} sneaking + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} sneakingly (comparative more sneakingly, superlative most sneakingly)
  1. In the manner of one who is sneaking or sneaky; slyly, covertly.
    Sense id: en-sneakingly-en-adv-ORjsmwfe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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