English · Word Candidate

snakes

/sneɪks/

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Meaning · English

Synonym of snakes alive (“an expression of surprise”).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Interjection

"Snakes!" cried the impetuous Westerner, like one speaking before he could stop himself; "suppose there were something in it, after all!"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “snakes” mean?

Synonym of snakes alive (“an expression of surprise”).

Is “snakes” formal or informal?

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

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