Definition of snarl

• v. t. - To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.
• v. t. - To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots; as, to snarl a skein of thread.
• v. t. - To embarrass; to insnare.
• n. - A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle; entanglement; hence, intricate complication; embarrassing difficulty.
• v. i. - To growl, as an angry or surly dog; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
• v. i. - To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.
• n. - The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.