snaky Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite resembling a serpent in form
snakelike; serpentine.
- a serpentine wall
- snaky ridges in the sand
WordNet
Snak"y adjective
Definitions
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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.
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Sly; cunning; insinuating; deceitful. So to the coast of Jordan he directs His easy steps, girded with snaky wiles. Milton.
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Covered with serpents; having serpents; Dryden.as, a .snaky rod or wandThat snaky-headed, Gorgon shield. Milton.