[Ads-l] snickerdoodle

[Emily Gordon]

Here’s a fun usage, excerpted from a Reddit post requesting advice about a
move to Maryland:

Q: “…What are some things to look out for in Maryland as someone who's
lived in Florida her whole life. Mention basic stuff or stuff that I
wouldn't ever think about.”

A (in comments): “Most bodies of water are pretty safe so you don't have to
worry about an alligator snatching you or your snickerdoodle.”

Think that means “child” or “sweetheart”? Or possibly “penis”?

https://www.reddit.com/r/maryland/s/rllenlGx5l

On Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM Jonathan Lighter <
00001aad181a2549-dmarc-request at listserv.uga.edu> wrote:

> ...as a sardonic endearment : "Natalie are you posting your Tinder
> profile, snickerdoodle?
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> JL
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