Main 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