verb / noun
snatch
SNATCH/snætʃ/
A sudden quick seizure of something.
The man snatches the last biscuit just before the woman reaches it.
Etymology
Middle English snacchen described a dog's sudden snap or bite. That abrupt seizing action broadened to grabbing something quickly, including taking it from another person's hands.
In context
all those young people they're always trying to snatch my purse
More examples
- She snatches the glass before it falls off the table.
- A thief snatched my bag as the train doors closed.
- His sudden snatch at the keys knocks them onto the floor.
Forms
snatch · snatches · snatched · snatching
snatcher noun — Someone who grabs or steals things suddenly.