SNEAKING COWARD' The term 'Sneaking Coward' can be summed up in the seven-letter word 'DASTARD'. The term DASTARD is defined as a person who is cowardly and sneaky, often acting in a treacherous manner. It is derived from the Middle English word 'DASTARD', which means 'base coward'. This term is often used to describe someone who is cowardly and deceitful, and who will go to great lengths to avoid danger or confrontation.