Common Lexeme

snaw

Keywords: body parts, communication

Pronunciation (IPA): snaw 
Part of Speech: term noun verb 
Class: skurun 
Forms: snaw, snawys 
Glosses: mouth (human), speak insincerely, insincere, insincerely, sarcastic 

Description:

The term 'snaw' means the human mouth. It is also a basic root for speaking insincerely.

Noun:

As a noun, 'snaw' just means a human (or ape) mouth.

Verb:

As a verb, 'snaw' is a happat verb of speaking. It has the same valence pattern and valence changes as zisse, attached. What is notable about it is that it connotes dishonestly, insincerity or sarcasm.

Modifier:

As a modifier, 'snawys' is an adjective or adverb with the sense of 'insincere', 'dishonest' or 'sarcastic'. 

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