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   snatch

   /snaCH/

   verb

   • 1. quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way: "she snatched a cookie from the plate" Similar grabseizeseize hold ofgrab hold oftake hold oflay hold oflay (one's) hands onget one's hands ontakeplucktake a grip ofgripgraspclutch
   • ▪ steal (something) or kidnap (someone) by seizing or grabbing suddenly: "a mission to snatch Winston Churchill" Similar stealthieverobtakepilferpurloinlootrifleabscond withcarry offembezzlemisappropriateinformal:walk off/away withrun away/off withswipenabrip offliftliberatefilchsnafflesnitchpinchhalf-inchnickwhipknock offnobbleboneheistglomsnaveltiefarchaic:cribhook
   • ▪ hastily or ineffectually attempt to seize (something): "she snatched at the handle"
   • ▪ quickly secure or obtain (something) when a chance presents itself: "we snatched a few hours' sleep" Similar achievesecureobtainseizepluckwrestscrape
   • ▪ eagerly take or accept (an offer or opportunity): "I snatched at the chance" Similar accept eagerlyjump attake advantage ofgrab (at)snap upseize (on)graspgrasp with both handspounce onswoop down onbuy eagerly/quickly

   noun

   • 1. an act of snatching or quickly seizing something: "a quick snatch of breath"
   • ▪ a short spell of doing something: "brief snatches of sleep" Similar periodspelltimefitboutintervaldurationseasontermstretchspanphaseruninformal:patchspot
   • ▪ a fragment of song or talk: "picking up snatches of conversation" Similar fragmentsnippetsmatteringbitscrappiecepartextractexcerptportionsectionselection
   • ▪ a kidnapping or theft: informal "a bag snatch" Similar theftrobberystealingthievinglarcenythieveryrobbingpilferingpilferagepurloiningshopliftingburglaryraidholdupappropriationexpropriationmisappropriationembezzlementdacoityinformal:rip-offsmash and grabheiststickuprare:peculationdefalcation
   • 2. the rapid raising of a weight from the floor to above the head in one movement.
   • 3. a woman's genitals. vulgar slang

   Word Origin Middle Englishsna(c)che (verb) ‘suddenly snap at’, (noun) ‘a snare’; perhaps related to snack.

   Derivatives

   • 1. snatcher noun
   • 2. snatchy adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. www.urbandictionary.com › defineUrban Dictionary: snatched

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   Jan 31, 2016 · Snatched is a slang term that can mean looking good, on point, fierce, or having a nice body. It can also refer to yanking someone's fake weave or having arched eyebrows. See different definitions and examples from Urban Dictionary users.

3. www.dictionary.com › e › slangsnatched Meaning & Origin | Slang by Dictionary.com

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   Feb 13, 2019 · Snatched means "fierce" or "on point" in drag slang, especially when it comes to personal appearance. It comes from black drag culture in the 1990s and can be used as a verbal adjective or verb.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSNATCHED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Snatched can mean taken or done quickly when there is an opportunity, or attractive, especially as a result of doing something to improve appearance. Learn more about the adjective snatched and see examples of its usage in different contexts.

5. www.wikihow.com › What-Does-Snatched-MeanWhat Does Snatched Mean? Definition, Examples, & More

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   May 16, 2024 · The Meaning of Snatched. “Snatched” or “looking snatched” is a slang term that means someone or something is amazing, perfect, on point, or attractive. It’s usually used to compliment someone’s appearance, like their style, makeup, hair, or body.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › snatchedSNATCHED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Snatched definition: amazingly good, very attractive, flawlessly styled, etc.. See examples of SNATCHED used in a sentence.

7. fluentslang.com › snatched-meaningWhat Does Snatched Mean? – Meaning, Uses and More

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   Sep 20, 2023 · Snatched is a slang term that means perfect or amazing. It is used to compliment someone's appearance, fashion, talent or skill. Learn how to use it in different contexts and with different genders.

8. letslearnslang.com › snatchedSnatched Slang: Meaning, Origin, Sentence Examples

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   Jan 27, 2024 · Learn the meaning and origin of the Gen Z slang term "snatched", which means looking hot or sexy in an outfit. See how to use it in sentences and alternative expressions.