Slither
/ˈslɪð.ər/noun
To move smoothly and quietly, typically in a twisting or sliding manner.
Did you know?The root of 'slither' is linked to the Old English 'slīðan', which means 'to glide or slide', evoking images of serpents and secretive movements.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*slei-
“to slide, slither, or glide.”
Old English
Old English
slīðan
“to slide or glide.”
Middle English
Middle English
slitheren
“to glide or move smoothly.”
Modern English
English
slither
“to move in a winding or twisting manner.”