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- [snach]
- /snætʃ/
- /ˈsnæ.tʃə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [snach]
- /snætʃ/
Definitions of snatcher word
- verb without object snatcher to make a sudden effort to seize something, as with the hand; grab (usually followed by at). 1
- verb with object snatcher to seize by a sudden or hasty grasp: He snatched the old lady's purse and ran. 1
- verb with object snatcher to take, get, secure, etc., suddenly or hastily. 1
- verb with object snatcher to rescue or save by prompt action: He snatched the baby from the fire. 1
- verb with object snatcher Slang. to kidnap. 1
- noun snatcher the act or an instance of snatching. 1
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Origin of snatcher
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English snacche (noun), snacchen (v.) < ?; cognate with Middle Dutch snacken
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Parts of speech for Snatcher
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
snatcher popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
snatcher usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with snatcher
- what is a body snatcher?
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