snatch

Definition

  • verb: to take (something) quickly or eagerly
  • verb: to attempt to seize something suddenly
  • usually + 'of'
  • synonyms: grasp, grab, twitch

Examples

  • His life was 'snatched away' (from him) by a tragic accident. [=he died in a tragic accident]

  • The company 'snatched' him 'up' [=hired him] as soon as he graduated from college.

  • She 'snatched' [='grabbed'] the ball out of the air and ran down the court.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Sid! It's so ugly. But it's adorable. Hello, pumpkin. Where did you find it? The poor kid all alone in the wild. Sabers gang nailed on it. So I just snatch it. So brave. Well , he needed me and I only wish I have with my home. Really? I never attracted to a male. (..)
    2002 Ice Age