snaffle
noun
snaf·fle
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Definition of snaffle
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a simple usually jointed bit for a bridle
snaffle
verb
snaffled;
snaffling\ ˈsna-f(ə-)liŋ
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Definition of snaffle (Entry 2 of 2)
: to obtain especially by devious or irregular means
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Examples of snaffle in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
So too is the manner in which Chinese visitors have been vilified in the region for snaffling prawns at buffets, barging into queues and misbehaving on planes. — The Economist, "East Asia has the world’s fastest growing tourist industry," 12 Apr. 2018 Alan Pardew's side meanwhile were just outside the drop zone, and keen to snaffle a result at their neighbourhood rivals. — SI.com, "West Ham vs Crystal Palace: Classic Encounter, Key Battle, Team News & More," 29 Jan. 2018 The young American rallied to put together a remarkable final few holes, carding three birdies and one eagle in the process, to snaffle the claret jug for the first time. — CNN, "2017 in golf: Sergio wins, Tiger returns and Thomas arrives," 26 Dec. 2017 Shaqiri aimed a tame, left-footed shot at the Chelsea goal, and Blues stopper Thibaut Courtois was more than a match for the weak strike, snaffling up the effort with ease. — SI.com, "Chelsea's Morata Puts Defensively Inept Stoke to the Sword With Clinical Hat-Trick," 23 Sep. 2017 Dozens of schlock horror movies have banked on the terror of being snaffled up by the toothy saurians, but the reptilian ambush predators of Olduvai Gorge actually did paleontologists a valuable service. — Brian Switek, Smithsonian, "Why Paleontologists Should Love Meat-Eaters," 30 Jan. 2017 Dozens of schlock horror movies have banked on the terror of being snaffled up by the toothy saurians, but the reptilian ambush predators of Olduvai Gorge actually did paleontologists a valuable service. — Brian Switek, Smithsonian, "Why Paleontologists Should Love Meat-Eaters," 30 Jan. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'snaffle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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