ALL meanings of up for grabs
up for grab
U u - verb without object up for grabs (of brakes, a clutch, etc.) to take hold suddenly or with a jolting motion; bind. 1
- noun up for grabs a sudden, quick grasp or snatch: to make a grab at something. 1
- noun up for grabs seizure or acquisition by violent or unscrupulous means. 1
- noun up for grabs something that is grabbed. 1
- noun up for grabs a mechanical device for gripping objects. 1
- noun up for grabs the capacity to hold or adhere: The glue was so old it had lost its grab. 1
- idioms up for grabs up for grabs, Informal. available to anyone willing to expend the energy to get it: The Republican nomination for mayor was up for grabs. 1
- adjective up for grabs available 1
- verb with object up for grabs to seize suddenly or quickly; snatch; clutch: He grabbed me by the collar. 1
- verb with object up for grabs to take illegal possession of; seize forcibly or unscrupulously: to grab land. 1
- verb with object up for grabs to obtain and consume quickly: Let's grab a sandwich before going to the movie. 1
- verb with object up for grabs Slang. to cause a reaction in; affect: How does my idea grab you? to arouse the interest or excitement of: The book was O.K., but it just didn't grab me. 1
- verb without object up for grabs to make a grasping or clutching motion (usually followed by at): He grabbed frantically at the life preserver. 1
- adjective up for grabs (Idiomatic) Available for anyone to obtain, claim, decide, or win. 0
- phrase up for grabs If something is up for grabs, it is available to anyone who is interested. 0
- noun up for grabs available to be bought, claimed, or won 0
- noun up for grabs available to the highest bidder, most aggressive person, etc. 0