slither

verb
UK: /ˈslɪð.ər/
US: /ˈslɪð.ɚ/

  1. To move smoothly over a surface like a snake.

    1. The snake can slither through the grass very fast.
    2. Watch how the snake will slither across the rocks to find some sunlight.

  2. To slide or slip awkwardly, often losing balance.

    1. I slither on the ice and almost fall down.
    2. The car started to slither on the icy road, nearly hitting the curb.

Synonyms

wriggle slip writhe crawl slide
slither noun

  1. A sliding or slipping movement.

    1. I saw the slither of a snake.
    2. The icy path caused many a slither and stumble for pedestrians.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slither" in English means: To move smoothly over a surface like a snake., To slide or slip awkwardly, often losing balance..

The phonetic transcription of "slither" is /ˈslɪð.ər/ in British English and /ˈslɪð.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slither": wriggle, slip, writhe, crawl, slide.

Example usage of "slither": "The snake can slither through the grass very fast.". More examples on the page.