Definition of snail mail

snail mail    

noun - uncountable

• postal mail as opposed to electronic mail.

  I sent you the package via snail mail.

  • See more words with the same meaning: mail (related to).

  Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by Kevin H. from Cedar Rapids, IA, USA on Nov 29 2001.

notes

• "Snail mail" gets its name because it is slower than e-mail, and snails are slow creatures.

  Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by Kevin H. from Cedar Rapids, IA, USA on Nov 29 2001.

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Other terms relating to 'mail (related to)':
spam	Definitions include: unsolicited advertisements sent in bulk via e-mail.
postie	Definitions include: a mailman.

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Other terms relating to 'mail':
check the mail	Definitions include: "Check out that hot guy."
jingle mail	Definitions include: mail containing the keys to a home.
Other terms relating to 'snail':
snail	Definitions include: something slow.
snail, the	Definitions include: a humorous response to an attempted fist bump whereby the attempted fist bump receiver does not reciprocate, but rather moves their hand directly underneath the fist, palm down, and raises the first two fingers.

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