Snarf

usgb/snɑːrf/
verb

To eat or drink quickly or greedily.

He snarfed down his lunch in seconds.
Visual representation of "snarf" - To eat or drink quickly or greedily

Often appears as...

  • snarf down
  • snarf up

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "snarf"
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Speed Eating

Used to describe eating very quickly, as if there's no time to waste.

Illustration for Speed Eating
During the short break, she snarfed her snack before heading back to work.
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Informal Setting

Appropriate for casual conversation but not formal situations.

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You wouldn't use 'snarf' in a business dinner, but it's fine among friends.
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Greedy Implication

Implies a lack of manners or eating with great hunger.

Illustration for Greedy Implication
He was so hungry he snarfed his pizza without using a plate.
Visual representation of the word "Snarf"

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