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English
Etymology
The irregular form snuck originated by analogy with struck for the past of strike. Snuck was originally limited to a few dialects, but is now very widespread (especially in American English) and is recognized by most dictionaries. The word is now one of the best examples of irregularization of a regular verb, along with dove.
Pronunciation
Verb
snuck
- (chiefly Canada, US) simple past and past participle of sneak
- Synonym: sneaked
I snuck into the theatre because the movie had already started.
She thought she had snuck in without being observed ...until she felt a hand on her shoulder!
1960, John Updike, 'Rabbit, Run', page 94:Ruth asks, "You give your wife the car?"
"There was nobody there. I snuck in and out. I left the key inside."
"And nobody caught you?"
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