viper /ˈvaɪpɚ/noun 4forms 1phrases 1 noun4 •A venomous snake in the family Viperidae. •(informal) Any venomous snake. •(figurative) A dangerous, treacherous, or malignant person.And aggravate my folly who committed / To such a viper his most sacred trust / Of secresie, my safety, and my life. — 1671 •(slang) A person who smokes marijuana.Dreamed about a reefer five feet long / Mighty Mezz, but not too strong / You'll be high but not for long / If you're a viper — 1936 formsvipers Phrases with viper nourish a viper in one's bosomTo do acts of kindness that will be met with ingratitude and will cause one harm in the end.