Definition

An individual skilled in moving undetected through hostile or monitored environments, whether for reconnaissance, theft, or espionage. Essentially a professional ghost with dubious ethics.

Example Usage

The sneak infiltrated the compound without triggering any alarms.

Source: Oxford English Dictionary

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