Definition

A messy or tangled group of things that are twisted together.

Example

The snaggle of wires behind the computer made it hard to find the right one.

Conversation

I found this old box in the attic filled with a snaggle of wires.

Wow, that sounds like a mess! What are you going to do with it?

I think I’ll try to untangle the snaggle and see if any of them still work.

Good luck with that! It sounds like a project for a rainy day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To become twisted or tangled together in a messy way.

Example

The vines snaggle around the fence, making it hard to see through.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was trying to untangle my headphones, but they always seem to snaggle together.

I know what you mean; mine do that all the time!

It's so frustrating when they snaggle right before I need to use them.

Root Explanation

The word 'snaggle' originates from the dialectal term 'snaggle' (meaning to snag or catch), which is derived from 'snag' (meaning to catch or tear). The suffix '-le' is often used in English to form verbs or nouns. Thus, 'snaggle' refers to the action of catching or tearing something in a rough manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'snag' as catching or tearing something, and the '-le' suggests an action. So, snaggle means to catch or tear something in a rough way.

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