Snaky: meaning, definitions and examples
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snaky
[ หsneษชki ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น serpenteante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคเคฟเคจ เคเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schlangenartig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berbisa
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผััััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wฤลผowaty
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท serpentin
๐ช๐ธ serpenteante
๐น๐ท yฤฑlan gibi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฑ ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซุนุจุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ hadรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ hadรญ
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅฝข็
๐ธ๐ฎ kaฤji
๐ฎ๐ธ snรกka-lรญkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะปะฐะฝ ัำััะทะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แ่-แแก แแกแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ilxฤฑr
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 '*snฤg-', 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.