Slither

/ˈslɪðər/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To move smoothly and quietly, often in a twisting or sliding motion.

The snake began to slither through the grass, searching for its next meal.

To glide or move in a way that suggests stealth or slyness.

He tried to slither away from the conversation without being noticed.

To slide or slip, especially in a way that suggests a lack of control.

She watched as the ice skater began to slither across the rink after losing his balance.

Middle English 'slitheren', of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'slith', meaning slippery.

slither away

To sneak away quietly or undetected.

slither through

To move through a narrow space smoothly.

snake

A long, limbless reptile that often slithers.

sneak

To move quietly and secretly.

To move sneakily in a social situation.

She decided to slither out of the awkward conversation.

To escape from a situation without notice.

He slithered out of the meeting when things got tense.