chiefly dialectal. : to make oneself scarce —usually used in the phrase go sneck up.

What does the word sneck mean?

Definition of 'sneck'

1. a small squared stone used in a rubble wall to fill spaces between stones of different height. 2. dialect, mainly Scottish and Northern England. the latch or catch of a door or gate.

What does sneck lifter mean?

Filters. One who goes from door to door, first footing, on New Year's Eve. noun. A burglar or ghost.