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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, did you want me to go to that? You're always telling me not to have fun at those things. Yes. We might even snatch a gift from the charity barrel. Oh. Okay, well-well, I think Ann's parents are having their party on Bethlehem time... which is pretty early, so maybe I can make an appearance. (..)
    2004 TvShow: Arrested Development Title: Afternoon Delight Season: 2 Episode 6
  • (..) no...thats not what she meant at all right Lori?, Lori you didnt mean that no, no, what i meant to say was that teds very handsome, so im always interested in meeting the lady that can snatch him up did you just call me a whore? -what? you just worry about your own snatch how bout that honey... (..)
    2012 Ted
  • (..) Gaston (ALL CHEERING) (LAUGHS) Oh, LeFou, you're the best. How is it no girl has snatched you up yet? I've been told I'm clingy, but I really don't get it. Please, please. Someone, someone. - You, help... (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast