manarvel

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Meaning · English

To steal food or supplies from a ship's store.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The other three quarters didn't have the guts to manarvel the cargo. They were like jackals that are too cowardly to make their own kill, but must follow the trail of carcasses left by the lions and tigers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “manarvel” mean?

To steal food or supplies from a ship's store.

Is “manarvel” formal or informal?

manarvel is generally slang.