Snaffle
/ˈsnæfl/verb
To quickly take or get hold of something, especially when no one is looking.
He managed to snaffle the last piece of cake when the host wasn't looking.
Often appears as...
- snaffle up
- snaffle down
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sneaky Implication
Using 'snaffle' suggests doing something a bit sneaky or cheeky, often playfully.
She snaffled the front-row tickets while everyone was busy talking.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative Theft
Although similar to stealing, 'snaffle' is less harsh and often seen in a lighter context.
Tom snaffled a donut from the box, thinking no one would notice.
Pro Tip 3/3Rarely Serious
'Snaffle' is rarely used for serious or large-scale taking, it's more playful or trivial.
The dog snaffled a sausage from the picnic when nobody was looking.
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