snake

noun
UK: /sneɪk/
US: /sneɪk/

  1. A long, thin reptile with no legs.

    1. I saw a snake in the grass yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The zoologist studies the behavior of the venomous snake species. [ ] [ ]

  2. A treacherous or deceitful person.

    1. He is a snake don't trust him. [ ] [ ]
    2. I realized my supposed friend was a snake when he betrayed my confidence. [ ] [ ]

  3. To move or twist like a snake.

    1. The river snake through the valley. [ ] [ ]
    2. The path snaked along the cliff's edge, providing stunning views. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

traitor serpent worm viper reptile
snake verb

  1. To move with a winding, sinuous motion.

    1. The car snake through traffic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rumor snaked its way through the office quickly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To pull or drag something, often secretly or sneakily.

    1. He tried to snake the job. [ ] [ ]
    2. Someone snaked my parking spot right before I was about to park. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "snake" in English means: A long, thin reptile with no legs., A treacherous or deceitful person., To move or twist like a snake..

The phonetic transcription of "snake" is /sneɪk/ in British English and /sneɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "snake": traitor, serpent, worm, viper, reptile.

Example usage of "snake": "I saw a snake in the grass yesterday.". More examples on the page.