A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Deft defying
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Pun or [mondegreen] for death-defying.
Consider that death-defying is an adjective for a stunt or action that should kill you, but you escape (defy) death.
[Deft]: skilled in movement, especially of the hands.
Defy: oppose, resist, challenge, or refuse to submit.
You can see why [deft] defying doesnt make much sense. Taken literally, deft defying could be used to describe someone that is skilled at opposition or physical resistance, as in defying [deftly].
If [hyphenated] to become an adjective, deft-defying could be used to describe someone either unskilled on purpose, or should be skilled and is not.
Deft defying meaning & definition 1 of Deft defying.
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