noun
snatching
SNAT-shihng
Snatching (noun) means the act of grabbing or stealing something suddenly. Example: “Police warned tourists about phone snatching in the area.”
noun
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The act of grabbing or stealing something suddenly.
"Police warned tourists about phone snatching in the area."
How to use snatching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of quickly grabbing or stealing something.
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Word forms
- Plural
- snatchings
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Rhymes for snatching
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What does “snatching” mean?
The word “snatching” means the act of grabbing or stealing something suddenly. In plain terms, the act of quickly grabbing or stealing something.
How do you pronounce “snatching”?
“Snatching” is pronounced SNAT-shihng (/ˈsnæt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “snatching” in a sentence?
Here is “snatching” used in a sentence: “Police warned tourists about phone snatching in the area.”
What part of speech is “snatching”?
“Snatching” is a noun.
