Snake Eyes

Pronunciation: /sneɪk aɪz/

Definitions of snake eyes

noun a term used to describe the eyes of a snake, typically with narrow pupils and a menacing appearance

Example Sentences

A1 I rolled snake eyes in the game of dice.

A2 The gambler was disappointed when he saw snake eyes staring back at him.

B1 Snake eyes is a term used in gambling to refer to rolling two ones on a pair of dice.

B2 The player's luck turned when he rolled snake eyes and won the jackpot.

C1 In some cultures, snake eyes are considered a symbol of bad luck.

C2 The seasoned gambler knew that rolling snake eyes could either make or break his night at the casino.

Examples of snake eyes in a Sentence

formal The gambler rolled snake eyes and lost all his money.

informal I can't believe I rolled snake eyes again in that board game.

slang I knew I was in trouble when I saw those snake eyes staring back at me.

figurative Her cold stare felt like snake eyes piercing through my soul.

Grammatical Forms of snake eyes

• plural: snake eyes
• comparative: more snake-eyed
• superlative: most snake-eyed
• present tense: has snake eyes
• future tense: will have snake eyes
• perfect tense: has had snake eyes
• continuous tense: is having snake eyes
• singular: snake eye
• positive degree: snake eyes
• infinitive: to have snake eyes
• gerund: having snake eyes
• participle: having snake eyes

Origin and Evolution of snake eyes

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'snake eyes' originated from the game of dice, where rolling two ones is referred to as 'snake eyes' due to the resemblance of the two ones to a pair of snake eyes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of dice games, 'snake eyes' has evolved to also refer to a roll of two ones in various games of chance, as well as to describe a pair of eyes that are narrow and closely set like a snake's eyes.