English · Slang Attested

sneaky

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Meaning · English

Any device used for covert surveillance.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

[…] in cooperation with the National Security Agency, installs and maintains "sneakies" throughout the U.S.S.R. and Communist China — but increasingly, denied areas are surveyed more simply.

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).

Common questions

What does “sneaky” mean?

Any device used for covert surveillance.

Is “sneaky” formal or informal?

sneaky is generally slang.

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