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gnar.

To snarl or growl.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/nɑː(ɹ)/
  1. To snarl or growl.

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old English gnyrran.

adj/nɑː(ɹ)/
  1. Gnarly.

    slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping of gnarly.

noun/nɑː(ɹ)/
  1. Snow or an ocean wave.

    slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping of gnarly.

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