snarf

[ snahrf ]

verb (used with object)

, Slang.

1. to eat quickly and voraciously; scarf (often followed by down or up ).

snarf

/ snɑːf /

verb

1. informal.
   to eat or drink greedily

Word History and Origins

Origin of snarf¹

First recorded in 1965–70; of uncertain origin; possibly a combination of snort ( def ) and scarf ²; possibly onomatopoeic

Example Sentences

Clark’s group also filmed geckos snarfing up harmless critters.

From Science News For Students

Mitochondria, for instance, may have once been snarfed-up cells.

From Science News For Students