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Snaffle

usgb/ˈsnæfl/Volume
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Sneaky Implication

Using 'snaffle' suggests doing something a bit sneaky or cheeky, often playfully.

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She snaffled the front-row tickets while everyone was busy talking.
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Not Negative Theft

Although similar to stealing, 'snaffle' is less harsh and often seen in a lighter context.

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Tom snaffled a donut from the box, thinking no one would notice.
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Rarely Serious

'Snaffle' is rarely used for serious or large-scale taking, it's more playful or trivial.

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The dog snaffled a sausage from the picnic when nobody was looking.
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