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Crack snaker
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a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Offensive
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
crack snakers
What is the origin of the term "crack snaker" and how is it used?
Crack snaker is a slang term that appeared in late 20th-century English to describe a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women. The term likely combines "crack," implying intensity or obsession, with "snaker," possibly drawing on sly or secretive imagery, to emphasize desire or pursuit. Historically, it was derogatory or mocking, used to belittle women for same-sex attraction. Today it remains offensive and informal, rarely used outside historical discussions of lesbian slang or subcultural contexts.
Examples
That crack snaker teased my friend.
