verb
Uncommon
snatch
snach
Snatch (verb) means to grab something suddenly and quickly. Example: “He snatched the last cookie before anyone else could.”
verb
1
To grab something suddenly and quickly.
"He snatched the last cookie before anyone else could."
"The thief snatched her handbag and ran."
2
To seize or win something, often at the last possible moment.
"They snatched victory in the final seconds of the match."
noun
1
A weightlifting move in which the bar is lifted from the floor to overhead in one continuous motion.
"She set a new personal record in the snatch at the competition."
2
A short, brief bit of something, such as conversation or music.
"He caught a snatch of their conversation as he passed."
How to use snatch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo grab quickly or seize suddenly — a small fragment of something can also be called a snatch.
Common pairings
snatch a moment
snatch victory
a snatch of conversation
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Word forms
- Plural
- snatches
- Third person singular
- snatches
- Past tense
- snatched
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Etymology
From Middle English snacchen ("to snap, seize"), related to snack.
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Rhymes for snatch
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What does “snatch” mean?
The word “snatch” means to grab something suddenly and quickly. In plain terms, to grab quickly or seize suddenly — a small fragment of something can also be called a snatch.
How do you pronounce “snatch”?
“Snatch” is pronounced snach (/snæt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “snatch” in a sentence?
Here is “snatch” used in a sentence: “He snatched the last cookie before anyone else could.”
What part of speech is “snatch”?
Depending on how it is used, “snatch” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “snatch” come from?
The word “snatch” comes from Middle English. From Middle English snacchen ("to snap, seize"), related to snack.
Is “snatch” a common word?
“Snatch” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “snatch” have?
“Snatch” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to grab something suddenly and quickly.
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