adjective
Uncommon
snatched
snacht
Snatched (adjective) means slang for looking especially good, sharp, or well put-together. Example: “Her makeup was completely snatched for the party.”
adjective
1
Slang for looking especially good, sharp, or well put-together.
"Her makeup was completely snatched for the party."
2
Having a noticeably narrow, well-defined waist.
"Lucinda impressed her class when she revealed how snatched she was under her baggy sweatshirt."
"The corset gave her a snatched waist."
How to use snatched
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for looking sharp or having a defined figure, especially the waist.
When to use it
Very informal, popular in fashion and beauty slang.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more snatched
- Superlative
- most snatched
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Rhymes for snatched
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What does “snatched” mean?
The word “snatched” means slang for looking especially good, sharp, or well put-together. In plain terms, slang for looking sharp or having a defined figure, especially the waist.
How do you pronounce “snatched”?
“Snatched” is pronounced snacht (/snæt͡ʃt/ in IPA).
How do you use “snatched” in a sentence?
Here is “snatched” used in a sentence: “Her makeup was completely snatched for the party.”
What part of speech is “snatched”?
“Snatched” is an adjective.
Is “snatched” a common word?
“Snatched” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “snatched” have?
“Snatched” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: slang for looking especially good, sharp, or well put-together.
