nut̲s̲us̲    nu•t̲s̲us̲    ᘄᙣᔆ    V

it (snake) is slithering around

This is the verb used to describe the rapid motion of snakes. None of the verbs involving the use of limbs are considered appropriate for snakes. It literally means to ``whip'' around.


[∅-t̲s̲us̲ <t̲s̲us̲₁ «whip»]  Imperfective Affirmative  Continuous

Related Words:   Motion

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