GRABBY Synonyms: 167 Similar and Opposite Words

grabby

adjective

ˈgra-bē

Definition of grabby

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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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

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Adjective

The show finds ways to expose the worst in its characters, their pettiest, most vengeful, greediest parts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
As a counteroffer, Ormund dangles Driftmark in front of Ulf’s greedy eyes.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of greedy

Adjective

Although the moon’s dark umbral shadow will miss North America, millions of people will still see the moon take a noticeable bite out of the sun.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Sodium-ion chemistry also performs well in cold weather, where conventional lithium-ion batteries often experience noticeable reductions in charging speed and driving range.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

An international team of microbiologists, engineers, and physiologists was eager to understand how heat affects cilia, and whether this could explain different types of coral death.

— Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
The company’s meeting rooms, named after video game characters, are buzzing with employees eager to enjoy the air-conditioning—a rare luxury in Paris.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of eager

Adjective

Ben Crump, one of the nation’s most prominent civil rights attorneys, also shared two posts with his 1 million followers about the circumstances surrounding Juliana’s death.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Samuel, who turned 30 in January, could have a prominent role at receiver given Pearsall could miss significant time with the injury.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

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
But after Richard’s death, his mercenary captain and right-hand man, the infamous Mercadier, had Basile flayed alive and hanged.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of mercenary

Adjective

The Mariners now sit a game and a half behind the Rangers, who have more of a commanding lead of the American League West.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
That is the commanding nature the Tigers simply would not be the same without.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 July 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

Adjective

Margo’s dramatic angst no longer feels like a play for competitive advantage.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
The action franchise, developed through a creative collaboration between Jain and D’Souza, is described as combining high-octane action with dramatic storytelling.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

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