snatch

verb
UK: /snætʃ/
US: /snætʃ/

  1. To quickly grab or seize something.

    1. He tried to snatch the purse.
    2. Someone tried to snatch my phone while I was on the bus.

  2. To take someone or something away suddenly and often secretly.

    1. The kidnappers snatched the child from their bed.
    2. The government is trying to snatch away our basic rights.

  3. To win or get something unexpectedly.

    1. Our team managed to snatch a victory in the final seconds.
    2. She snatched the last ticket just before it sold out.

Synonyms

grab kidnap seize winning capture rescue steal
snatch noun

  1. An act of quickly grabbing or seizing something.

    1. He made a snatch for the keys.
    2. The dog made a snatch at the treat I was holding.

  2. A stolen item or something obtained illegally.

    1. The police recovered a large snatch of stolen goods.
    2. The jewel thief's latest snatch was a priceless diamond.

  3. In weightlifting, a lift in which the weight is raised from the floor to above the head in one movement.

    1. She performed a perfect snatch at the competition.
    2. His snatch technique is very impressive to watch.
snatch adjective

  1. A quick, sudden grab.

    1. He did a snatch-and-grab on the store.
    2. The thief was caught in a snatch theft, fleeing with jewelry.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "snatch" in English means: To quickly grab or seize something., To take someone or something away suddenly and often secretly., To win or get something unexpectedly..

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

Synonyms for "snatch": grab, kidnap, seize, winning, capture, rescue, steal.

Example usage of "snatch": "He tried to snatch the purse.". More examples on the page.