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snaggled

/ˈsnæɡ.əld/
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• adjective

1

Having crooked, broken, jagged, or unevenly projecting teeth, points, or edges.

Example

"The old hound yawned widely, revealing a row of worn, snaggled teeth."

2

Twisted, knotted, or caught in a confused tangle.

Example

"She spent half an hour trying to comb through her snaggled hair after walking in the wind."

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• Rhymes for snaggled

• Nearby Words

snaffle
snafu
snag
snaggled
snaggletooth
snaggletoothed
snail

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from 'snaggle' (a projecting, broken, or irregular tooth), itself a frequentative derivative of 'snag' (a jagged projection or stump), likely of Scandinavian origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snaggled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snaggled
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