5 letter words starting with SN

snaky

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having the qualities of a snake, such as being sly, sneaky, or deceptive. Also, having a winding or twisting shape like a snake.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈsneɪki/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈsneɪki/

Origin and Usage: The word "snaky" comes from the Old Norse word "snakka" which means "to creep, crawl". It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe things that are winding or twisting, and since the 16th century to describe people who are sly or sneaky.

Synonyms: Sly, sneaky, deceptive, crafty, cunning, wily, serpentine, winding, twisting.

Related Words: Snake, sneck, snack, snafu, snail.

Example Sentences:

• He had a snaky smile that made her uneasy.
• The river had a snaky path through the mountains.
• The politician was known for his snaky tactics.

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to investigate or look around furtively in an attempt to find out something, especially information about someones private affairs.
• noun: a person who investigates or looks around furtively.

Pronunciations:

• US: /snup/
• UK: /snuːp/

Origin and Usage: The word "snoop" originated in the early 20th century as a blend of "sniff" and "noop," meaning to pry or snoop around. It is often used in a negative connotation to describe someone who is excessively curious or intrusive. The term has also been popularized in pop culture, such as in the 1993 movie "Snoop Doggs Doggystyle."

Synonyms: pry, spy, investigate, snoop around, nose around, poke around, ferret

Related Words: probe, watch, sneak, scout, stake

Example Sentences:

• He was caught snooping around the bosss office.
• The journalist was accused of snooping into the private lives of celebrities.
• The snoop found out some juicy gossip about his neighbor.

Here is the requested information on the word "snipy": Snipy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Snipy is used to describe someone who is sharp or critical, often in an unpleasant or unkind way. It can also refer to something that is pointed or sharp, such as a nose or a piece of writing.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈsnɪpi/; UK: /ˈsnaɪpi/

Origin and Usage: The origin of "snipy" is unclear, but it likely comes from the word "snipe," which means to make a sly or petty attack. The word "snipy" has been in use since the 19th century and is still used today, although it is not as common as other adjectives.

Synonyms: Sharp, critical, cutting, acerbic, biting, caustic

Related Words: Snipe, snips, spicy, spiny, sippy

Example Sentences:

• Her snipy comments about his work were hurtful and unnecessary.
• The writers snipy tone made it clear that she didn think much of the subject.
• He had a snipy little nose that made him look like a bird.

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to cut or snap sharply and quickly; to catch or lock with a snick sound; to hit a ball with a slight, glancing blow
• noun: a sharp, quick cut or snap; a catch or lock made with a snick sound; a slight, glancing blow in sports

Pronunciations:

• US: /snɪk/
• UK: /snɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "snick" originated in the 16th century from the Middle Low German word "snicken," meaning "to cut." It has been used in English to describe the sound of a sharp cut or snap since the 17th century. The verb form of "snick" is commonly used in sports such as cricket and pool to describe hitting the ball with a slight, glancing blow. The noun form is used to describe the sound of a catch or lock made with a snick sound.

Synonyms: cut, snap, click, catch, lock, hit, strike, graze

Related Words: slice, crack, chop, snap, swipe

Example Sentences:

• He snicked his finger with the scissors.
• The door snicked shut behind her.
• The cricket ball snicked the edge of the bat.
• She gave the pool ball a snick with the cue stick.
• He caught the fish with a snick of the line.

Snark

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who is sarcastic, critical, and mocking in an irritating way.

Pronunciation: US: /snɑrk/ UK: /snɑːk/

Origin and Usage: The word "snark" originated from the poem "The Hunting of the Snark" by Lewis Carroll in 1876. The word is believed to be a combination of "snide" and "remark". The term "snark" is often used to describe someone who is being sarcastic or critical in a mocking way.

Synonyms: Sarcasm, mockery, derision, ridicule, taunt.

Related Words: Snare, snake, snarl, sneer, snack.

Example Sentences:

• She couldn stand his snarky comments anymore.
• The internet is full of snarky remarks and comments.
• He was known for his snarky sense of humor.
• Her snarky attitude was not appreciated by her coworkers.
• He was always quick with a snarky comeback.