snaffle
pronunciation
How to pronounce snaffle in British English:
UK [ˈsnæfl]
How to pronounce snaffle in American English:
US [ˈsnæfəl]
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- Noun:
- a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb
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- Verb:
- get hold of or seize quickly and easily
- fit or restrain with a snaffle
Word Origin
- snaffle (n.)
- "simple bridle-bit," 1530s, of uncertain origin, perhaps from or related to Dutch snavel "beak, bill;" compare German Schnabel "beak, face," Old English nebb, Old Norse neff "beak, nose" (see neb).
Example
- 1. Dog biscuits many not be enough to snaffle significant market share , but they are certainly a start .
- 2. You put a snaffle bit on her before she brings the whole thing down .
- 3. Flap and snaffle bit snap closure .
- 4. I shouldn 't snaffle your love by my rove .
- 5. They snaffle all the food at the party before we get there .