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