Definition of the word snatch

Pronunciation of vocabulary snatch

snatchverb
giật
/snætʃ//snætʃ/

Origin of the word snatch

The origin of the word "snatch" can be traced back to the Middle English period in the 14th century. The word "snatchen" was used to describe the act of suddenly grasping or seizing something, typically with force or speed. The word likely derives from the Old English verb "snacan," which meant "to seize, snatch, or take quickly." The Old English word is thought to come from the Proto-Germanic root "snak-," which meant "to snatch" or "to seize." The use of the word "snatch" to describe a specific move in wrestling or martial arts can be dated back to the late 1800s, when these sports began to gain popularity in Western cultures. In these contexts, "snatch" refers to a move where an opponent is quickly and violently thrown or pulled to the ground. The connotations and associations of the word "snatch" have also evolved over time. In addition to its physical meaning, the verb "to snatch" can now also be used metaphorically to describe quick or forceful actions, such as "snatching" victory from the jaws of defeat or "snatching" a bargain in a sale. Overall, the word "snatch" has a rich history dating back to Old English, and its continued use in modern English reflects its practical and strategic value in both physical and figurative contexts.

Vocabulary summary snatch

type noun

meaning grab

example to snatch an opportunity

example to snatch a quick meal

example to snatch victory out of defeat

meaning (plural) segments, passages

example to overhear snatches of conversation

meaning short time, a moment, a moment

example a snatch of sleep

example to work by snatches: work sporadically; work according to one's mood (do it when one feels like it, and don't do it when one doesn't feel like it)

type verb

meaning seize, snatch, pounce, grab, catch, seize (to do something)

example to snatch an opportunity

example to snatch a quick meal

example to snatch victory out of defeat

meaning (US, slang) kidnap

example to overhear snatches of conversation

Example of vocabulary snatchnamespace

to take something quickly and often rudely or roughly

lấy cái gì đó một cách nhanh chóng và thường thô lỗ hoặc thô bạo

She managed to snatch the gun from his hand.
Cô cố giật lấy khẩu súng từ tay anh ta.
Gordon snatched up his jacket and left the room.
Gordon chộp lấy áo khoác và rời khỏi phòng.
Hey, you kids! Don't all snatch!
Này các em! Tất cả đều không được giật!

Extra examples:

She almost snatched the letter from my hand.
Cô ấy gần như giật lấy lá thư từ tay tôi.
She leaped to her feet, snatching up her bag.
Cô nhảy dựng lên, chộp lấy túi xách của mình.
She snatched her hand back.
Cô giật tay lại.

to take somebody/something away from a person or place, especially by force

lấy ai/cái gì ra khỏi một người hoặc một địa điểm, đặc biệt là bằng vũ lực

The raiders snatched $100 from the cash register.
Những kẻ đột kích đã giật 100 đô la từ máy tính tiền.
The baby was snatched from its parents' car.
Đứa bé bị bắt khỏi xe của bố mẹ.
Someone tried to snatch her purse.
Ai đó đã cố gắng giật ví của cô ấy.

to take or get something quickly, especially because you do not have much time

lấy hoặc lấy cái gì đó một cách nhanh chóng, đặc biệt là vì bạn không có nhiều thời gian

I managed to snatch an hour's sleep.
Tôi đã cố gắng chợp mắt được một giờ.
The team snatched a dramatic victory in the last minute of the game.
Đội đã giành được chiến thắng kịch tính ở phút cuối cùng của trận đấu.