Snuck

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'sneak'. It describes the action of moving or behaving in a secretive, furtive, or stealthy manner, often to avoid being seen or detected. This implies a deliberate effort to be unnoticed, either physically by avoiding observation or metaphorically by keeping an action hidden. The word suggests a degree of cunning or cleverness in the execution of the act, and is associated with avoiding direct confrontation or attention. The action can range from a mischievous act to a serious and potentially dangerous undertaking.

Snuck meaning with examples

• The children snuck out of the house late at night, eager to explore the woods while their parents slept soundly. They giggled as they crept through the backyard, careful not to make any noise. Their adventure was short lived, unfortunately, because their dog barked, alerting their parents. This put a stop to their night-time adventure before they were very far from home.
• During the meeting, I snuck a quick glance at the presentation slides when the presenter wasn't looking. I was trying to get ahead so that I could prepare my notes and questions more efficiently. The task was a high-stakes, highly-anticipated presentation which put me on the defensive, therefore I felt I needed the advantage to remain calm. I'm sure many of my co-workers were doing the same.
• A group of protestors snuck into the building after hours and posted signs. Their purpose was to call attention to their political cause by creating an impact. Their actions resulted in a confrontation between protestors and security which, unfortunately, resulted in arrests. They had hoped that the ensuing media coverage would help their cause.
• Despite the security measures, the hacker snuck into the system undetected. They had spent days researching the network to identify vulnerabilities. The hacker extracted sensitive data, but the action was short-lived. Their covert act was soon discovered, and they were quickly apprehended. The hacker's actions caused much damage before they were caught.