sneaking

adjective
UK /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
US /ˈsniːkɪŋ/

Doing something in a quiet, secret way so nobody sees or hears you.

He had a sneaking feeling that someone was following him.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Moving quietly and secretly, like a cat.

The sneaking fox crept toward the chickens.

3. A feeling you have but do not say out loud.

She had a sneaking suspicion the cake was already gone.

4. Doing something in a way that is not honest or fair.

He took a sneaking peek at the answers.