Snatch Definition & Meaning
snatch
- noun
- a small fragment; "overheard snatches of their conversation"
- obscene terms for female genitals
- (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
- a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
- the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
- verb
- to grasp hastily or eagerly; "Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone"
- to make grasping motions; "the cat snatched at the butterflies"
- take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom; "The industrialist's son was kidnapped"
"Snatch" in song lyrics
See how snatch is used in real songs:
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"Tous furax comme dans snatch"
113 — Au Summum -
"Cause it's gon' erupt when ya slip in betwixt that black snatch"
Azealia Banks — Liquorice -
"It seems like everybody's tryin' ta snatch"
Bookie f/ Kurupt, Omega G, Sabataj — Blood Rush
Words that rhyme with snatch
Usage tips for "snatch"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does snatch mean?
- a small fragment; "overheard snatches of their conversation" obscene terms for female genitals (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away
- What part of speech is snatch?
- Snatch is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does snatch have?
- Snatch has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).