snarf

SNARF is an acronym that has been used in several different domains, and there is no single, universally recognized definition. In many cases SNARF appears as a backronym constructed for a particular project or paper, rather than as a standard term.

In popular culture and media, Snarf is a fictional character in the 1980s animated series ThunderCats. The character is a small, loyal companion with a distinctive voice, and the name is often associated with the character in fan discourse and media references.

In computing and information technology, snarf is a colloquial verb meaning to grab or copy data from one system to another, typically without formal transfer procedures. The noun form typically refers to the data that has been snarfed.

The term SNARF has occasionally been used as an acronym in specialized technical literature, where it denotes project- or domain-specific phrases. Because these uses are isolated and vary by publication, there is no standard definition that applies across disciplines.