Snake-off

Snake-off

“Snake-off" is a term used as a response to a remark or statement that is perceived to be irrelevant, random or unrelated to the conversation taking place between a group of people. The term is used to acknowledge that the previous remark within a conversation was odd. “Snake off” is often accompanied with a two-fingered hand gesture that simulates snake fangs and sometimes precedes a long “hissssssss” sound.

originated in Canada in the early 2000’s.

Greg: Did anyone catch the game last night?

Tom: I did! What a great game that was. I enjoyed watching the ball move around.

Linda: I enjoy when my cat rubs his whiskers across my cheeks.

Greg: Snake-off, Linda! Hssssss