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slithery

/ˈslɪð.ər.i/
slith · er · y
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• adjective

1

Moving with a smooth, twisting, or gliding motion like a snake; slippery or slimy to the touch.

Example

"The fisherman struggled to keep a firm grip on the slithery eel as he pulled it into the boat."

2

Deceitful, evasive, or untrustworthy in character or behavior.

Example

"The investigative journalist exposed the slithery tactics used by the lobbyist to evade campaign finance laws."

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• Rhymes for slithery

• Nearby Words

slipup
slit
slither
slithery
slitlike
slitted
sliver

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'slither' plus the adjective suffix '-y'. 'Slither' itself evolved from Middle English 'slidren', a frequentative form of the Old English verb 'slidan' (to slide).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slithery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slithery
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