Meaning & Definition of word "Snarl"

Snarl

/snɑːrl/

1. a vicious or threatening sound made by a dog.
- Example: The snarls from the dog echoed in the night.
2. a tangled or complicated situation.
- Example: The traffic snarled into a massive jam during rush hour.

1. to make a vicious, threatening sound, typically made by a dog.
- Example: The dog began to snarl at the stranger approaching its territory.
2. to speak in an angry, vicious manner.
- Example: He snarled his response, clearly agitated by the question.
3. to become tangled or entangled.
- Example: The cables are snarled together, making it difficult to unplug anything.

Middle English 'snerlen'; probably imitative of the sound.

snarl at someone:

To speak in a fierce or aggressive manner towards someone.

traffic snarl:

A situation where traffic is congested and moving slowly.

snarl one’s teeth:

To bare one's teeth in a threatening or aggressive manner.

growl:

A low, guttural sound made by animals, often indicating anger.

fret:

To be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.

snide:

Derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.

Meaning: To criticize harshly.

Example Sentence: He just snarled at my idea during the meeting.

Meaning: To complain or grumble.

Example Sentence: Stop snarling about the workload and get it done.