sneak around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To get around censorship, bureaucratic barriers or authorities.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
This program will sneak around state laws.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To secretly date or have sex with somebody.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “sneak around” mean?
To get around censorship, bureaucratic barriers or authorities.
Is “sneak around” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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