slithery

slith·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [slith -er]
- /ˈslɪð ər/
- /ˈslɪ.ðə.ri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [slith -er]
- /ˈslɪð ər/

Definitions of slithery word

verb without object slithery to slide down or along a surface, especially unsteadily, from side to side, or with some friction or noise: The box slithered down the chute. 1
verb without object slithery to go or walk with a sliding motion: The snake slithered across the path. 1
verb with object slithery to cause to slither or slide. 1
noun slithery a slithering movement; slide. 1
adjective slithery Something that is slithery is wet or smooth, and so slides easily over things or is easy to slip on. 0
adjective slithery moving with a slithering motion 0

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Origin of slithery

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English slitheren, variant of sliddren, Old English slid(e)rian, frequentative of slīdan to slide; see -er6

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Parts of speech for Slithery

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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slithery popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

slithery usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for slithery

adj slithery

greasy — smeared, covered, or soiled with grease.
lubricious — arousing or expressive of sexual desire; lustful; lecherous.

All 2 Synonyms of slithery