n.
Pronunciation: ' snach
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English snacchen to snap, seize; akin to Middle Dutch snacken to snap at
Date: 13th century
intransitive verb : to attempt to seize something suddenly
transitive verb : to take or grasp abruptly or hastily < snatch up a pen> < snatch ed the first opportunity> also : to seize or take suddenly without permission, ceremony, or right < snatch ed a kiss>
synonyms see TAKE
– snatch · er noun