Snaky: meaning, definitions and examples

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snaky

 

[ หˆsneษชki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

of behavior

The term 'snaky' refers to behavior that is deceitful, sly, or treacherous, similar to the way a snake might slither and be stealthy. It can describe someone who is untrustworthy or engages in underhanded tactics.

Synonyms

cunning, deceitful, sly, treacherous.

Examples of usage

  • His snaky comments made it clear he had ulterior motives.
  • Don't trust her; she has a snaky way of manipulating others.
  • The politician's snaky dealings were exposed in the press.
Context #2 | Adjective

of shape

In a physical context, 'snaky' describes something that has a winding or serpentine shape, resembling the curves and turns of a snake. This usage often applies to roads, rivers, or patterns.

Synonyms

curvy, serpentine, twisting, winding.

Examples of usage

  • The road was snaky and difficult to navigate.
  • She admired the snaky design of the river as it meandered through the valley.
  • The snaky path through the garden made for a charming walk.

Translations

Translations of the word "snaky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น serpenteante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค—เคฟเคจ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlangenartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbisa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผั–ั—ัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™ลผowaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒ“ใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serpentin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ serpenteante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑlan gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฑ€ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุนุจุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hadรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hadรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่›‡ๅฝข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kaฤji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรกka-lรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐะฝ ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’่›‡-แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ilxฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ serpenteante

Etymology

The word 'snaky' comes from the Old English term 'snaca', which meant snake. This term is related to the Proto-West Germanic '*snakล', which is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root '*snฤg-', meaning 'to crawl' or 'to creep'. The evolution of the word reflects the characteristics of snakes, known for their sly and stealthy movements. Over time, the adjective 'snaky' began to describe not only the physical attributes of a snake but also behaviors that are perceived as sneaky or untrustworthy. Its usage has been documented in various literary contexts, indicating a negative connotation associated with deceitful behavior.