snatch — to take something quickly and often rudely or roughly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take something quickly and often rudely or roughly
Pronunciation (IPA): /snætʃ/
Example Sentences
- My little brother always snatches the TV remote when I'm watching.
- She managed to snatch two hours of sleep before the exam.
- The seagull snatched the sandwich right out of my hand!
snatch
VERB[/snætʃ/]
to take something quickly and often rudely or roughly
A thief on a scooter tries to snatch her handbag at the crosswalk.
Try to snatch, but I'll catch - your speed I'll match!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'snacchen', which originally denoted the action of seizing or grasping something abruptly. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass taking something away through quick, forceful motion.
Breakdown
Middle English 'snacchen' (to seize abruptly) → Modern English 'snatch'. The root 'snacch-' carries the core sense of sudden, aggressive grasping, with the -en suffix typical of Middle English verb forms.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother always snatches the TV remote when I'm watching.”
“She managed to snatch two hours of sleep before the exam.”
“The seagull snatched the sandwich right out of my hand!”
“He snatched the opportunity to study abroad.”
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