— snakily , adv. — snakiness , n.
/snay"kee/ , adj., snakier, snakiest .
1. of or pertaining to snakes.
2. abounding in snakes, as a place.
3. snakelike; twisting, winding, or sinuous.
4. venomous; treacherous or insidious: a snaky remark.
5. consisting of, entwined with, or bearing a representation of snakes or serpents, as a ring.
6. Australian Informal. irritable, angry, or spiteful.
[ 1560-70; SNAKE + -Y 1 ]