smuggle — to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsmʌɡəl/
Example Sentences
- The student tried to smuggle his phone into the exam room, but the teacher caught him red-handed.
- She smuggled snacks into the movie theater in her oversized purse.
- The customs officers discovered cigarettes being smuggled in a toy truck.
smuggle
VERB[/ˈsmʌɡəl/]
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Border guards catch him trying to smuggle jewels hidden inside hollow book covers.
He juggles flashlights while struggling to catch smugglers!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Low German 'smuggeln' or Dutch 'smokkelen', meaning to sneak or traffic illicitly. These Germanic words likely derive from a root meaning 'to sneak' or 'to move quietly'.
Breakdown
smuggle = smug- (sneak/move illicitly) + -le (verb suffix indicating repeated or continuous action) = to illegally transport goods
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student tried to smuggle his phone into the exam room, but the teacher caught him red-handed.”
“She smuggled snacks into the movie theater in her oversized purse.”
“The customs officers discovered cigarettes being smuggled in a toy truck.”
“He managed to smuggle his pet hamster into the dormitory without anyone noticing.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.