snag

noun
UK: /snæɡ/
US: /snæɡ/

  1. A problem or difficulty that causes a delay or unexpected change.

    1. The only snag is the price, it's too high now.
    2. We don't anticipate any snags in completing the construction project on schedule.

  2. A sharp or broken part sticking out from a surface.

    1. Be careful of that snag, you might rip your clothes.
    2. He caught his sweater on a snag as he climbed over the fence.

Synonyms

difficulty obstacle rip tear nab grab catch hitch complication problem
snag verb

  1. To get something unexpectedly or opportunistically.

    1. I managed to snag the last ticket to the show.
    2. She was able to snag a discount on the dress she wanted to buy.

  2. To catch or tear something on a sharp projection.

    1. I snagged my new sweater on a nail sticking out of the wall.
    2. Be careful you don't snag your fishing line on those underwater rocks.
snag adjective

  1. Relating to an unexpected or hidden obstacle or problem.

    1. This is a snag situation, when we don't know what to do next.
    2. The snag list included several outstanding issues that needed immediate attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "snag" in English means: A problem or difficulty that causes a delay or unexpected change., A sharp or broken part sticking out from a surface..

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

Synonyms for "snag": difficulty, obstacle, rip, tear, nab, grab, catch, hitch, complication, problem.

Example usage of "snag": "The only snag is the price, it's too high now.". More examples on the page.