Jack Monroe

Cheese is one of the world's great foodstuffs and I speak as someone who would once happily snarf a packet of American-style cheese singles in front of the telly on my own.

British Journalist

Used to describe eating very quickly, as if there's no time to waste.

Speed Eating

Appropriate for casual conversation but not formal situations.

Informal Setting

Implies a lack of manners or eating with great hunger.

Greedy Implication

Suggests a quick, often sneaky action of taking something.

Sneaky Action

Often used to add a playful or light-hearted tone to the action of taking something.

Humorous Tone

When used as a noun, it doesn't refer to a physical object but the act of eating quickly.

Not an Object

Highlights an informal way to express the need to eat something promptly.

Colloquial Hunger

In computing, it refers to collecting data, generally without permission.

Technical Use

Often associated with breaches of digital privacy or security.

Snarf