snatchy

snatch·y

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [snach-ee]
- /ˈsnætʃ i/
- /ˈsnæ.tʃɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [snach-ee]
- /ˈsnætʃ i/

Definitions of snatchy word

adjective snatchy consisting of, occurring in, or characterized by snatches; spasmodic; irregular. 1
adjective snatchy disconnected or spasmodic 0
adjective snatchy done in snatches; not complete or continuous; disconnected 0

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Origin of snatchy

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; snatch + -y1

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Parts of speech for Snatchy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Snatchy

snatchy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

snatchy usage trend in Literature

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