nab

verb
UK: /næb/
US: /næb/

  1. To catch someone doing something wrong, or to arrest someone.

    1. The police nabbed the thief near the bank.
    2. The security cameras helped nab the vandals who were spray-painting the building.

  2. To take or steal something quickly.

    1. Someone nabbed my umbrella from the cafe.
    2. I managed to nab the last ticket for the concert before they sold out.

Synonyms

catch grab snatch arrest apprehend seize capture
nab noun

  1. A quick or sudden arrest.

    1. The nab happened so fast, nobody knew what was going on.
    2. The unexpected nab of the suspect surprised even the experienced detectives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nab" in English means: To catch someone doing something wrong, or to arrest someone., To take or steal something quickly..

The phonetic transcription of "nab" is /næb/ in British English and /næb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nab": catch, grab, snatch, arrest, apprehend, seize, capture.

Example usage of "nab": "The police nabbed the thief near the bank.". More examples on the page.