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Meaning of snatch up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

snatch

Pronunciation:/snætʃ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A quick grab or catch.

    Example: The leftfielder makes a nice snatch to end the inning.

  2. A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.

  3. A piece of some sound, usually music or conversation.

    Example: I heard a snatch of Mozart as I passed the open window.

  4. The vulva.

    Synonyms:cunttwat

verb

Definitions

  1. To grasp and remove quickly.

    Example: He snatched up the phone.

  2. To attempt to seize something suddenly.

    Example: to snatch at a rope

  3. To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony.

    Example: to snatch a kiss

  4. To steal.

    Example: Someone has just snatched my purse!