"sneakishly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more sneakishly [comparative], most sneakishly [superlative]
Etymology: From sneakish + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sneakish|ly}} sneakish + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} sneakishly (comparative more sneakishly, superlative most sneakishly)
  1. In a sneakish manner.
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