Sneaker
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsnikɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sneaker is a noun meaning One who sneaks.
Meaning
One who sneaks.
More Meanings
- (Northeastern US, Florida, Atlantic Canada, Australia, New Zealand) An athletic shoe with a soft, rubber sole. A trainer.
- (UK, dialect, archaic) A vessel of drink.
- (India, archaic) A large cup (or small basin) with a saucer and cover.
- (biology) A sneaker male.
Example Sentences
Spectator I have just left the right worshipful and his myrmidons about a sneaker of five gallons!
Beshrew the man who on such a day as this, the general festival, should affect to stand aloof. I am none of those sneakers. I am free of the corporation, and care not who knows it.
These sneakers may go on this way indefinitely, or, if one of the big males somehow dies or disappears, a sneaker male's hormones will trigger a huge growth spurt and he'll metamorphose into an alpha male.
Word Forms
- sneakers
Synonyms for sneaker
Depending on context, synonyms include kicks, trainer, runner, takkie, running shoe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include game, trainer, ball, slipper, footwear, sandal.
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