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Snake

Unicode: U+1F40D

Shortcodes: :snake:

TL;DR

Can mean actual snakes, but often refers to a deceitful or untrustworthy person.

Context Meanings

Slang
HIGH Risk

A deceitful, backstabbing, or untrustworthy person.

Example: โ€œWatch out for her, she's a ๐Ÿโ€

Literal
LOW Risk

Referring to actual snakes or reptiles.

Example: โ€œSaw a snake on the trail ๐Ÿโ€

Red Flag
HIGH Risk

Warning someone about a treacherous person.

Example: โ€œShe's been talking behind your back ๐Ÿโ€

Ironic
LOW Risk

Self-deprecating about being sneaky.

Example: โ€œMe avoiding my responsibilities ๐Ÿโ€

Platform Notes

Twitter/X

Heavily associated with calling out deceitful behavior.

Instagram

Used in comments to call someone fake or two-faced.

TikTok

Popular in 'exposing' videos and drama content.

Generational Differences

Gen Z

Primarily used to call someone fake or untrustworthy.

Millennial

Associated with Taylor Swift drama and calling people out.

Boomer

More likely to interpret literally as the animal.

Warnings

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Highly Offensive

HIGH

Calling someone a snake is a serious insult implying they are treacherous.

Technical Details

Unicode
U+1F40D
Version
6.0
Category
Animals & Nature
Subcategory
animal-reptile
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