grabby

adjective

ˈgra-bē How to pronounce grabby (audio)
Definition of grabbynext
1
as in greedy
having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions very young children tend to be grabby and often refuse to share

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2
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention a tabloid that invariably favors grabby headlines, even for underwhelming stories

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Recent Examples of grabby When Bieber went out into the crowd, some of the fans were a bit too grabby; social-media pundits are excoriating at least one of them as a harasser. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2026 This isn't the first time that fans have tried to get extra grabby or more involved in WWE Raw. — Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Its single-piston brakes have ample bite without being grabby, and despite wearing very pedestrian all-season rubber, the whole suspension/steering/braking package holds impressive grip through a variety of different mountainside corners. — Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026 Regenerative brakes feel strong and natural, though the IQ could use additional, driver-selectable gradations of regenerative power—akin to that found with models from Genesis—versus a maximum one-pedal model that feels too grabby around town. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for grabby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabby
  1. greedy
  2. noticeable
  3. eager
  4. prominent
  5. mercenary
  6. commanding
  7. acquisitive
  8. dramatic
Adjective
  • However, the process doesn’t erase the optics, which are as underhanded and greedy as ever.
    — Tyrone E. Keys Jr, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
  • If enough people are angry at the greedy capitalists and find a rationale to blame them for their woes, the idea of socialism becomes more attractive.
    — Mike Patton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of greedy
Adjective
  • Guerrero’s struggles have been particularly noticeable, creating an unusual disconnect between his superstar status and his production.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In September, visitors can enjoy temperatures similar to July and August, but with a noticeable lack of people vying for prime sunset seating and fewer traffic and parking challenges.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • Unlike many residents, some, like Hawkins, were eager to learn about the project.
    — Julia Avant, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And while plenty of colleagues and acquaintances were all too eager to speak about those topics anonymously, almost nobody wanted their names attached.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • One of the most prominent discounts, though, is on a Le Creuset Sautese Oven, which is a whopping $150 off — but not for much longer.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The endorsement deal with Daktronics raised suspicion because the company doesn’t do business with the general public and doesn’t need prominent athletes or celebrities to pitch its products.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of prominent
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  • When the mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin rebelled against Putin, in 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported that then security council chief Nikolai Patrushev, age 75, orchestrated the plane crash that killed the rebel leader.
    — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Now, with one-year mercenary players plus rapid roster turnover, the first game deters even the most addicted sports gambler.
    — Mac Engel July 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Definition of mercenary
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  • In neighboring Wisconsin, Francesca Hong, who previously aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, has what appears to be a commanding lead in the gubernatorial primary.
    — Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Eventually, Skubal morphed into the game’s best and most commanding pitcher.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of commanding
Adjective
  • All this acquisitive activity has turned the majority of physicians into employees rather than independent operators.
    — Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Looking back on his 27 years with the bank, Gentry said the timing, loopholes, tax strategies and negotiations that gave the business its acquisitive edge were not because of dumb luck.
    — Chase Jordan April 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of acquisitive
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  • But Offerman submitted his character’s most dramatic moment on Margo’s Got Money Troubles, a drug relapse that nearly costs his daughter her kid.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026
  • An adaptation of Stephen King‘s 1982 novella The Body, Stand by Me represented Reiner’s first foray into dramatic filmmaking.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of dramatic

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“Grabby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabby. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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