sneaky beaky

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A covert look or investigation.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Whilst this might sound a little juvenile, it does serve as shorthand for what the MOD was about to do – carry out a sneaky beaky par excellence.

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

A furtive person.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “sneaky beaky” mean?

A covert look or investigation.

Is “sneaky beaky” formal or informal?

sneaky beaky is generally slang.