on the sly
Slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.
This diversion was enjoyed on the sly, and unknown to the ladies of the house.
adj
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice
Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle
a sly trick
Light or delicate; slight; thin.
adv
Slyly.
name
A diminutive of the male given name Sylvester.
A surname