Snakey

n.

Heard in Limerick and Dublin

Underhanded, untrustworthy, or sneaky.

In use

Don't lend him a copper, the fella is far too snakey altogether.

Posh English

Do not lend him a farthing, as that fellow is altogether too furtive.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Snakey out ladAn expression of disbelief or indignation, akin to how dare you or watch yourself.
  • ShnaykeA sneaky or underhanded person.
  • SleeveenA sly, untrustworthy person who operates with underhanded cunning.
  • The tide wouldn't take her outA polite euphemism for a woman so unattractive that even the tide would refuse to carry…