Definition of SNEAKER

sneaker

Plural: sneakers

Noun

  • One who moves stealthily or a type of athletic shoe.
  • a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
  • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
  • One who sneaks.
  • An athletic shoe with a soft, rubber sole. A trainer.
  • A vessel of drink.
  • A large cup (or small basin) with a saucer and cover.
  • A sneaker male.

Examples

  • A good SNEAKER knows how to place a word without drawing attention to their next move.

Origin / Etymology

From sneak + -er. The shoes sense is a reference to the quietness of the shoes.

Synonyms

canary, fink, gym shoe, sneak, snitch, snitcher, stool pigeon, stoolie, stoolpigeon, tennis shoe, kicks, runner, running shoe, sports shoe, takkie, trainer

Scrabble Score: 11

sneaker: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
sneaker: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sneaker: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

sneaker: valid Words With Friends Word