What is the propper form of this word?
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2006-08-19 19:18:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"sneaked" is the proper past tense of sneak; however "snuck" is informal (i.e. slang or not technically correct) and allowed in North America.....or even in England if you want to try to be trendy!
2006-08-19 20:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by bambam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The American Heritage Dictionary, Second College Edition only lists sneaked as the past tense for sneak.
2006-08-19 20:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by midlandsharon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The language is English so who better to ask than an English man/woman ? . Ok then I was born and bred in England and I can assure you that there is no such word as snuck ! .
2006-08-19 19:30:33 · answer #3 · answered by Realist 2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either would work. Merriam-Webster lists both as past tense (inflected) forms of the word "sneak."
2006-08-19 19:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sneak ( P ) Pronunciation Key (snk)
v. sneaked, also snuck (snk) sneak·ing, sneaks
v. intr.
To go or move in a quiet, stealthy way.
To behave in a cowardly or servile manner.
It seems either works.
2006-08-19 19:23:09 · answer #5 · answered by Answers1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sneaked "snuck" is not a word, although you'd never know it based on the prevalence of its usage
2006-08-20 06:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean in the past tense, you say sneaked. i.e. :he sneaked in last night; but if you use it with has you say snuck. i.e. : he has snuck into the building
2006-08-19 19:38:59 · answer #7 · answered by Zak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sneaked is the right word
2006-08-19 19:24:14 · answer #8 · answered by maxmillan_f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sneaked
I am postitive. no doubt whatsoever. it is indeed sneaked.
don't have sources, just trust me.
2006-08-19 19:22:14 · answer #9 · answered by hotwife022 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sneaked...
2006-08-19 20:36:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋