snaky Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite resembling a serpent in form
    snakelike; serpentine.
    • a serpentine wall
    • snaky ridges in the sand

WordNet


Snak"y adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to a snake or snakes; resembling a snake; serpentine; winding.
    The red light playing upon its gilt and carving gave it an appearance of snaky life. L. Wallace.
  2. Sly; cunning; insinuating; deceitful.
    So to the coast of Jordan he directs His easy steps, girded with snaky wiles. Milton.
  3. Covered with serpents; having serpents; as, a snaky rod or wand. Dryden.
    That snaky-headed, Gorgon shield. Milton.

Webster 1913