snakes
/sneɪks/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Synonym of snakes alive (“an expression of surprise”).
Interjection
Examples
"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.