Meaning of sneaker in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈsnikər/

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1. Noun

   sneaker

   Etymology

   late 16th century: (in sense ‘person or animal that sneaks’): the current sense dates from the late 19th century

   Definitions

   1. a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
2. 2. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police