Snake

/sneɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A long, legless reptile of the suborder Serpentes, characterized by a scaly body and the lack of limbs.

The gardener found a snake slithering through the grass.

A treacherous or deceitful person.

He felt betrayed when he discovered that his friend had acted like a snake.

A type of dance or movement resembling the movement of a snake.

The dancers moved in a snake-like rhythm, captivating the audience.

verb

To move or wind in a sinuous or winding manner.

The river snakes through the valley, creating beautiful landscapes.

Old English 'snaca', from Proto-Germanic '*snakō' meaning 'to crawl'.

snake in the grass

A deceitful or treacherous person.

snake oil

A fraudulent remedy or scheme.

to snake one's way

To move stealthily or cautiously through an area.

serpent

A large snake, often one that is mythological.

vipers

A family of venomous snakes.

anaconda

A large snake found in tropical South America.

An untrustworthy person.

Ever since he took my money, I've seen him as a total snake.

To secretly steal or take something.

He snaked my lunch when I wasn't looking.