noun
snatcher
Snatcher (noun) means one who snatches or steals things, especially by grabbing quickly. Example: “The bag snatcher was caught on CCTV.”
noun
1
One who snatches or steals things, especially by grabbing quickly.
"He'd thought it through and decided that he needed a swift reaction team to outsnatch the snatchers."
— Allan Graybyrd, Masi'shen Stranded (2016)
"The bag snatcher was caught on CCTV."
How to use snatcher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who grabs or steals things suddenly.
Common pairings
bag snatcher
purse snatcher
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Word forms
- Plural
- snatchers
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The bag _____ was caught on CCTV.
Etymology
From snatch + the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for snatcher
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What does “snatcher” mean?
The word “snatcher” means one who snatches or steals things, especially by grabbing quickly. In plain terms, someone who grabs or steals things suddenly.
How do you use “snatcher” in a sentence?
Here is “snatcher” used in a sentence: “The bag snatcher was caught on CCTV.”
What part of speech is “snatcher”?
“Snatcher” is a noun.
What is the meaning of snatcher?
"snatcher" (noun) means one who snatches or steals things, especially by grabbing quickly.
