Results for “SN”

snack

noun

A small amount of food eaten between main meals.

SNAFU

noun

A confused, chaotic mess or a major mistake, especially one caused by miscommunication or poor planning.

snag

noun

An unexpected problem or obstacle.

snagged

adjective

Caught or torn on a sharp or rough edge.

snail

noun

A small, slow-moving mollusc with a spiral shell that it carries on its back.

snake

noun

A long, legless reptile that moves by slithering, some species of which are venomous.

snakebite

noun

A wound or injury caused by a snake biting someone.

snakes

intj

An old-fashioned exclamation of surprise, shock, or alarm (short for "snakes alive!").

snakeskin

noun

The skin of a snake, especially when used as a leather material.

snap

verb

To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.

Snapchat

noun

A mobile app for sending photos and videos that disappear after being viewed, launched in 2011.

Snape

verb

To cut the end of a piece of wood at an angle so it fits flush against a sloped surface.

snapper

noun

Any of a large family of saltwater fish, many of which are popular as food.

snapping

noun

The sharp cracking sound of something breaking, or the act of speaking sharply to someone.

snappy

adjective

Quick and to the point, often used approvingly.

snapshot

noun

A photograph, especially an informal one taken quickly.

snare

noun

A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.

snarky

adjective

Sarcastic and mildly mocking, often out of irritation.

snarl

verb

To growl and bare the teeth angrily, as an animal does.

snarling

adjective

Growling angrily, or speaking in an aggressive tone.

snart

noun

A slang term for sneezing and passing wind at the same moment.

snatch

verb

To grab something suddenly and quickly.

snatched

adjective

Slang for looking especially good, sharp, or well put-together.

snatcher

noun

One who snatches or steals things, especially by grabbing quickly.

snatching

noun

The act of grabbing or stealing something suddenly.

snazzy

adjective

Stylish and eye-catching, often in a flashy way.

sneak

verb

To move quietly and carefully so as not to be noticed.

sneaker

noun

A soft-soled athletic shoe, called a trainer in British English.

sneaking

adjective

Held privately or quietly, without being openly admitted — often used for a feeling or suspicion.

sneaky

adjective

Acting in a secretive, underhanded, or dishonest way.

sneer

verb

To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.

sneering

adjective

Showing scorn or contempt, especially in tone or expression.

sneeze

verb

To suddenly and forcefully expel air through the nose and mouth, usually from irritation.

sneezing

noun

The act of repeatedly producing sneezes.

snell

adjective

Quick, sharp, or brisk — a mostly Scots and dialectal word.

snicker

verb

To laugh quietly in a stifled or half-suppressed way, often at someone else's expense.

snickering

noun

Quiet, suppressed laughter, often at someone's expense.

Snickers

noun

A brand of chocolate bar filled with peanuts, caramel, and nougat.

snide

adjective

Making sly, mocking, or belittling remarks, often disguised as harmless comments.

sniff

verb

To inhale audibly through the nose, often to smell something.

Bosnia

noun

A country in southeastern Europe, officially Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnian

adj

Relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina, or to its people, culture, or language.

carelessness

noun

A lack of proper attention or caution.

Cessna

noun

A small propeller airplane made by the Cessna company, common in flight training and private aviation.

Chesney

noun

In some regional dialects, a dent or groove in the slate bed of a table (such as a billiard or shuffleboard table) that alters how a ball rolls.

consciousness

noun

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings and thoughts.

Desna

name

A river in Ukraine and Russia, also used occasionally as a feminine given name.

Disney

noun

A surname of Old French origin, most famous as the name of animator and entrepreneur Walt Disney.

Disneyland

noun

The original Disney theme park in Anaheim, California, and by extension similar Disney parks in other countries.

Duquesne

name

A French surname, and a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Fresno

name

A city in central California, United States.

helplessness

noun

The state or feeling of being unable to help oneself or affect a situation.

homelessness

noun

The condition of not having a permanent place to live.

hopelessness

noun

A complete lack of hope; despair.

lawlessness

noun

A state where laws are absent or not enforced; disorder.

Meisner

name

A German surname, notably borne by acting teacher Sanford Meisner.

nervousness

noun

The state of feeling anxious, uneasy, or apprehensive.

parsnip

noun

A pale, sweet-tasting root vegetable related to the carrot.

Posner

name

A German and Jewish surname.

rattlesnake

noun

A venomous American snake that shakes a rattle-like structure on its tail as a warning.