Search Dictionary
Definition of snaky

snaky

/ˈsneɪ.ki/
sna · ky
Adverb:snakily
JUMP TO:

snaky Lexical Profile

snaky Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Resembling a snake in shape, movement, or appearance; long, slender, and winding.

Example

"A snaky trail wound its way up the steep mountainside."

2

Treacherous, sly, deceitful, or coldly malicious.

Example

"The character was known for his snaky schemes and backstabbing behavior."

3

Abounding in, infested with, or composed of snakes.

Example

"The explorers cautiously navigated the snaky marshlands at dusk."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for snaky
Antonyms
View all antonyms for snaky

• Rhymes for snaky

• Nearby Words

snakepit
snakeroot
snakeskin
snaky
snap
snap pea
snap peas

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun 'snake' (from Old English 'snaca', meaning to crawl or creep) plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snaky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snaky
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.