snakely

English

Etymology

From snake +‎ -ly.

Adjective

snakely (comparative more snakely, superlative most snakely)

1. (rare) snakelike
   • 1944, William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett, Jules Furthman, The Big Sleep (screenplay)

     Agnes, considerably scratched up, gives him a snakely glare as she pats her wounds with a handkerchief.

Anagrams

• alkynes