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   Snatch

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   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

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   What does it mean to snatch something?

   • To snatch something means to grab something from someone. It gives the impression that you took something really quickly and maybe even took it from someone by stealing it. Broom-shaped pleasure 是什么意思？

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   What is snatched slang?

   • We can thank New York City drag culture in the 1990s for slang like hunty , slay, yaas, and snatched . Snatched specifically comes from black drag culture, where performers wear artificial hair called weaves. If something is absolutely amazing ( snatched ), it might just snatch your weave off, à la knock one’s socks off.

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   What does it mean if someone looks snatched?

   • “Snatched” means something looks amazing or flawless. Saying that someone or something looks snatched means the same thing as “perfect,” “on point,” or “fierce.” This slang term usually describes someone’s appearance, like their impressive makeup skills, impeccably styled hair, or fashionable outfit. “Your cheekbones are looking snatched!

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   What is a synonym for snatch?

   • Snatch in a sentence (esp. good sentence like quote, proverb...) Synonym:bit , clutch , grab , grasp , hook , scrap , seize , shred , snag , snare , trap. Similar words: watch , batch , match , catch , patch , catch on , catch-all , catches . Meaning: [snætʃ] n. 1.

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   What does snatched mean on social media?

   • The word “snatched” is used by everyone on social media. It is used to hype up or compliment a person, especially influencers and content creators that post pictures and videos online. Example 1: You’re looking snatched, girl! Those jeans look good on you.

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   Where did snatched come from?

   • “Snatched” comes from the Black drag community. “Snatched” originated in the New York City drag scene in the 1990s. Because Black drag performers typically wear wigs or weaves, they would say that another performer snatched their wig off when they did something amazing or flawless.

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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 and refers to the artificial hair called weaves.

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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.

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

6. 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.

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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.

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   SNATCHED meaning: 1. taken or done quickly when there is an opportunity between doing other things: 2. (of a person…. Learn more.

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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.