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snatch

/snætʃ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To seize or take something suddenly and forcefully.

  • Verb

    To pull or tear something away with force.


Pronunciation
  1. /snætʃ/



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Synonyms

cunt , twat , grab
Rhymes
Words rhyming with snatch
atch , hatch , patch , watch
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Snatch (English) : To seize or take suddenly and forcefully

  2. Snatch (Scots) : A sudden and sharp pull or tug


Variants
List of all variants of snatch that leads to same result
snatch , snatched , snatcher , snatchers , snatches , snatching , snatch block , snatch blocks , snatch at , snatched at , snatches at , snatching at
Forms
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snatches, snatched, snatching


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to catch or seize', from Old English snecan, snitan, from snitan to seize, catch.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'snatch' was used in the early days of computing to describe the process of loading data into the CPU from memory.

  2. In rugby, a 'snatch' is a type of lift used in weightlifting.


Related Concepts
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  1. Grab: Synonym for snatch, meaning to seize or take something suddenly and forcefully.

  2. Seize: Synonym for snatch, meaning to take possession of something suddenly and forcefully.


Culture
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In literature, 'snatch' is used to describe a quick and unexpected action or event. For instance, in the novel 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain, Tom 'snatches' a pie from another boy. In music, 'Snatch' is a song by the English electronic music duo, The Prodigy.

How to Memorize "snatch"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize pulling or seizing something forcefully. Imagine yourself in a situation where you need to snatch something.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word snatch with quick and sudden actions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Snatch and grab' to remember the meaning of the word.


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