English · Slang Attested

snake

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Meaning · English

Any of the suborder Serpentes of legless reptiles with long, thin bodies and fork-shaped tongues.

Where it’s used: Used American English

The man writhed like a trampled snake, and a red foam bubbled from his lips.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A person who acts deceitfully for personal or social gain; a treacherous person.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A tool for unclogging plumbing.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Snakes

What does “snake” mean?

Any of the suborder Serpentes of legless reptiles with long, thin bodies and fork-shaped tongues.

Is “snake” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.