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slithery

British  
/ ˈslɪðərɪ /

adjective

  1. moving with a slithering motion

  2. suggestive of a slithering creature

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His favorite trick is called "Slithery" or "Snakey," and basically what he does is snake across the floor with his back legs flat on the ground, and he crawls on his front legs.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2010

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