Is there any slang meaning for the word "snake"?
I know what is snake, but I wonder if there is any slang meaning of this word?
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“Snake” can be used as a slang term to describe someone who is deceitful. “Tom was a snake when he told the boss I was late for work”. I’m not sure how common it is used. It’s not a term I ever use or hear.
yes there are a lot of slang meaning to the word snake. it could be a person who betrayed u, it could be evil, it could be a man's reproductive organ, it could be ur bestfriend who is a home wrecker hope u learn something
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Snake could be used for someone who betrayed your trust
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Yes, the word "snake" can be used as a slang term to describe someone who is being deceitful.
Slang can be described that someone ''who is decetiful, hypocritical''.Generally it is used in idioms.
Yes, it can be used as a proverb like if a person pretending friendly but in real he is backstabbing.
Hi Bettsy, Yes, A "snake" in slang can refer to a person who appears to be sincere when in reality they are a deceitful and backstabbing person. They pretend to be nice but talk smack behind your back.
Sneaky and cunning and deadly
Snake can be slang for a person who acts in a deceitful way, underhanded, or backstabbing way.
Hi Bettsy.. yep “backstabber “ someone that talks smack about you behind your back
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