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

The act of grabbing or stealing something suddenly.

"Police warned tourists about phone snatching in the area."

How to use snatching

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of quickly grabbing or stealing something.

snatchings plural

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Police warned tourists about phone _____ in the area.

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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.