nabbing

Meanings

• Verb

  To seize or capture suddenly and illegally.

  - "The thief was caught nabbing the jewels from the museum."
  - "The police nabbed the pickpocket in the crowded market."

• Verb

  To obtain or acquire something with ease.

  - "The salesman easily nabbed the sale by offering a discount."
  - "The athlete nabbed the gold medal in the final race."

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Synonyms

bust , nick

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nabbing
grabbing , snatching , nabob , taboo

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Variants

List of all variants of nabbing that leads to same result
nab , nabbed , nabbing , nabs

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Forms

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nabbed, nabbing, nabbeds, nabbeds, nabbedest

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to catch, seize, or take,' from Old Norse 'nabba,' meaning 'to take hold of, grasp, or seize.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nabob' originated as a nickname for wealthy Indian nobles, but was later used in English to refer to someone who has suddenly acquired great wealth.

2. The phrase 'nab the rabbit' is a common expression used in hunting to describe the act of catching a rabbit in a trap.

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Related Concepts

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1. Theft: The unlawful taking of another's property or belongings.

2. Burglary: The unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft.

3. Larceny: The crime of taking and carrying away someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.

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Culture

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In literature, 'nabbing' has been used to describe the act of thievery or theft. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Nabbing the Wabbit' which is a reference to the cartoon character Elmer Fudd trying to catch the rabbit.

How to Memorize "nabbing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine grabbing an object or person with your hands to help remember the meaning of 'nabbing' as 'to seize or capture'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nabbing' with the image of a thief stealing something to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nabbing means nabbing things, grabbing what's mine' to help remember the meaning.

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