Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

afanar

Verb
/ˈæfəˌnɑr/
Definition
To steal or to pilfer, typically used in a casual or colloquial context.
Examples
  • He tried to afanar a few cookies from the jar when no one was looking.
  • During the market, some people were caught trying to afanar fruits from the stalls.
Meaning
It refers to the act of taking something that does not belong to you, often in a sneaky or sly manner.
Synonyms
  • steal
  • thieve
  • pilfer
  • snatch