Snaffled: meaning, definitions and examples

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snaffled

 

[ ˈsnæf.əld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to grab quickly

Snaffled means to take or grab something swiftly, often without permission. It implies a sneaky or quick motion.

Synonyms

grabbed, seized, snatched, taken.

Examples of usage

  • She snaffled the last cookie from the jar.
  • He snaffled the opportunity to join the team before anyone else could.
  • The dog snaffled the piece of meat from the table.

Translations

Translations of the word "snaffled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 capturado de forma rápida

🇮🇳 चुराया गया

🇩🇪 schnappen

🇮🇩 terambil cepat

🇺🇦 викрадено

🇵🇱 zdobione szybko

🇯🇵 奪われた

🇫🇷 saisi rapidement

🇪🇸 capturado rápidamente

🇹🇷 hızla kapılmış

🇰🇷 빼앗긴

🇸🇦 مسروق بسرعة

🇨🇿 rychle uchváceno

🇸🇰 rýchlo zachytené

🇨🇳 迅速被夺走

🇸🇮 hitro ujeto

🇮🇸 gripið hratt

🇰🇿 жылдам ұрланған

🇬🇪 სწრაფად წართმეული

🇦🇿 tez bir zamanda ələ keçirilmiş

🇲🇽 capturado rápidamente

Etymology

The term 'snaffle' originated from the early 19th century, relating to a specific type of bit used in horse riding. The word itself comes from the slang term 'snatch,' reflecting the act of taking quickly. Over time, 'snaffle' evolved to describe the action of taking anything in a swift, often careless manner. It has since entered colloquial use, particularly in British English, to denote grabbing food or an item unexpectedly. The playful nature of the word has made it popular in informal contexts, where it conveys a sense of mischief or light-heartedness.