n. 1. One who sneaks. Lamb. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. A vessel of drink. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ] A sneaker of five gallons. Spectator. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A type of soft shoe with a flat, pliable, typically rubber or other soft sole, and canvas-like upper, used in sports such as tennis, or for comfort. Called sneaker because they give no warning of one's approach. Usually used in the pl. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ] 4. A punch bowl. [ Obs. ] Spectator. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] |