English · Phrasal verb Attested

sneak in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To enter without being noticed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vào mà không bị chú ý

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I'm going to try to sneak in by the back door.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To barely advance or be allowed entry in a competition or organization despite minimal credentials or competitors thought to be superior.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vượt qua hoặc được chấp nhận vào một cuộc thi hoặc tổ chức dù có ít tư cách hoặc đối thủ được coi là vượt trội

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take (something) in covertly; to smuggle.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mang vào một cách lén lút; buôn lậu

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “sneak in” mean?

To enter without being noticed.

Is “sneak in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.