snarfle

English

Etymology

From snarf +‎ -le (frequentative suffix). First attested in 1985.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈsnɑːɹf(ə)l/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈsnɑːf(ə)l/

Verb

snarfle (third-person singular simple present snarfles, present participle snarfling, simple past and past participle snarfled)

1. (slang) To make the noise of an animal (such as a pig) eating.
2. (slang) To eat greedily.
   • 2004 Brigit Legere Binns - The Low-carb Gourmet: Recipes for the New Lifestyle - Page 4

     Wiggy, my Staffordshire terrier, loved to snarfle and root around on that hillside, and she always brought in the wonderful perfume, like a cloud of scent . . .

   • 2007 Alan Farrell - High Cheekbones, Pouty Lips, Tight Jeans Page 246

     . . . while we snarfle down popcorn at the Cineplex.

Anagrams

• Fansler