vernaschen
Translation
to gobble up, to polish off (sweets), (coll.) to score with someone
Examples
Die Kinder haben alle Kekse vernascht.
The children gobbled up all the cookies.
Wer hat die ganze Schokolade vernascht?
Who polished off all the chocolate?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to gobble up (sth.) He vernascht the entire cake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufessen (to eat up), verputzen (to polish off)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (a prefix indicating completion) + 'naschen' (to snack on sweets). So, to completely snack something away.
Memory Tips
Think of 'naschen' as nibbling on a treat. The 'ver-' prefix intensifies it to mean you finished the whole thing.