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sneakily
[/ˈsniːkɪli/]
adverb
furtivamente
1.
in a stealthy or secretive manner; done or occurring in a way that avoids detection or notice
He sneakily left the party without saying goodbye.
Ele saiu da festa furtivamente sem se despedir.
2.
in a deceptive or underhanded way
She sneakily took credit for her colleague's work.
Ela assumiu furtivamente o crédito pelo trabalho de seu colega.
NYC Slang
on the low; on the DL (down low)
Synonyms
stealthily
surreptitiously
secretly
covertly
furtively
underhandedly
Antonyms
openly
openly
transparently
honestly
directly
overtly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
furtivamente
most common and widely used
Brazil
às escondidas
colloquial alternative meaning 'on the sly' or 'in hiding'
Brazil
sorrateiramente
more formal or literary alternative
Portugal
furtivamente
standard usage
Portugal
à socapa
colloquial alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the sly
under the radar
behind someone's back
in the shadows
without a sound
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