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slithery

Slithery (adj) means That slithers; that moves like a snake.

adj
1
That slithers; that moves like a snake.
2
Sneaky, underhanded; evasive.
3
Slippery, causing one to slither.
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Etymology

From Middle English slidery; equivalent to and remodelled as slither + -y.

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What is the meaning of slithery?

"slithery" (adj) means that slithers; that moves like a snake.

What are the different meanings of slithery?

"slithery" has 3 main meanings: 1. That slithers; that moves like a snake; 2. Sneaky, underhanded; evasive; 3. Slippery, causing one to slither.

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