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snatchMain Entry: 1snatch Pronunciation: \ˈsnach\ Function: verb Etymology: Middle English snacchen to snap, seize; akin to Middle Dutch snacken to snap at Date: 13th century intransitive verb : to attempt to seize something suddenlytransitive verb : to take or grasp abruptly or hastily <snatch up a pen> <snatched the first opportunity>; also : to seize or take suddenly without permission, ceremony, or right <snatched a kiss> synonyms see take — snatch·er noun
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