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Mr. Tom Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Snafu and Snaffle

Hi

I would like to know if the word snafu is fairly common among Americans and completely unfamiliar to the British? And if I am not mistaken the British use the word snaffle in everyday English, a word not so familiar to speakers of AmE?

Thanks,

Tom
  

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um, we say snapple in American English. i can’t speak for other varieties but kiwi strawberry is by far the most adored here

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  • um, we say snapple in American English.
  • i can’t speak for other varieties but kiwi strawberry is by far the most adored here
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um, we say snapple in American English. i can’t speak for other varieties but kiwi strawberry is by far the most adored here
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The word "snaffle" is not common in Britain.
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It's not uncommon among us oldies.
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fivejedjonIt's not uncommon among us oldies.
But with a totally different meaning, of course.

My understanding is that it's as follows.

snafu - big mistake or serious malfunction (from "situation normal — all 'fouled' up")
snaffle - take (something) quickly before someone else gets it
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CalifJimsnafu - big mistake or serious malfunction (from "situation normal — all 'fouled' up")snaffle - take (something) quickly before someone else gets it
That's it in BrE.
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fivejedjonThat's it in BrE.
OK. Just checking. Thanks.

CJ
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Mr. Tom use the word snaffle in everyday English, a word not so familiar to speakers of AmE?
The only meaning for "snaffle" for me is a type of bit.
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AlpheccaStarsThe only meaning for "snaffle" for me is a type of bit.
Emotion: surprise Yet another piece of
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CalifJim Yet another piece of evidence that you know everything!
No, not really. I just did some horseback riding when I was a kid.
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