Snakier: meaning, definitions and examples

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snakier

 

[ ˈsneɪkiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing behavior

The term 'snakier' is the comparative form of 'sneaky', which refers to someone or something that is more devious or stealthy in behavior. It often implies a level of cunning or craftiness that is greater than that of something or someone that is simply 'sneaky'.

Synonyms

cagier, craftier, sneakier, trickier.

Examples of usage

  • His snakier tactics were hard to detect.
  • She was known for her snakier deals in the business world.
  • The animal showed a snakier way of hunting its prey.

Translations

Translations of the word "snakier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais traiçoeiro

🇮🇳 ज्यादा धोखेबाज़

🇩🇪 schlängeliger

🇮🇩 lebih licik

🇺🇦 більш підступний

🇵🇱 bardziej podstępny

🇯🇵 より陰険な

🇫🇷 plus sournois

🇪🇸 más traicionero

🇹🇷 daha sinsi

🇰🇷 더 교활한

🇸🇦 أكثر خداعًا

🇨🇿 více zrádný

🇸🇰 viac zradný

🇨🇳 更狡猾的

🇸🇮 bolj predrzen

🇮🇸 meira sviksamur

🇰🇿 одан да опасыз

🇬🇪 მეტი მამაცი

🇦🇿 daha təhlükəli

🇲🇽 más traicionero

Etymology

The word 'sneaky' can be traced back to the late 19th century, derived from the verb 'sneak', which originated in the early 15th century. The verb itself has roots in the Middle English term 'sneken', meaning to move stealthily or to creep. This term is believed to stem from an Old Norse word 'sneka', which means to sneak or to slide. The transformation into an adjective form led to the creation of 'sneaky', and subsequently, the comparative form 'snakier' emerged to express an increased level of craftiness. The popularity of these terms has grown in contemporary times, often used in everyday conversation to describe someone's suspicious or deceptive behavior.