Grabbiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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grabbiest
[ ˈgræbiːɪst ]
describing behavior
The term 'grabbiest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'grabby,' which characterizes someone or something that tends to grasp or seize things eagerly or aggressively. This can refer to physical actions, such as grabbing objects impulsively or assertively. It may also describe a metaphorical sense of trying to take advantages or opportunities without regard for others. While its usage may not be widespread, it can be employed in casual conversations to emphasize a particularly assertive or overly eager behavior.
Synonyms
assertive, eager, grabby, greedy
Examples of usage
- The grabbiest child in the group always takes the toys first.
- Her grabbiest tendencies made her unpopular at school.
- He was known for being the grabbiest when it came to the last piece of cake.
- The grabbiest person at the meeting interrupted everyone.
Translations
Translations of the word "grabbiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agarrador
🇮🇳 ग्रैब्बी
🇩🇪 greifbar
🇮🇩 meraih
🇺🇦 хапкий
🇵🇱 chciwy
🇯🇵 つかみやすい
🇫🇷 attrapeur
🇪🇸 agarrador
🇹🇷 kapıcı
🇰🇷 잡기 쉬운
🇸🇦 قابل للإمساك
🇨🇿 uchopitelný
🇸🇰 uchopiteľný
🇨🇳 容易抓住的
🇸🇮 zgrabičen
🇮🇸 grípa
🇰🇿 ұстап алуға оңай
🇬🇪 ჩაჭიდებული
🇦🇿 tutulması asan
🇲🇽 agarrador
Etymology
The word 'grabbiest' is derived from the base adjective 'grabby,' which itself originates from the verb 'grab.' The verb 'grab' is believed to have originated in the late 14th century, possibly from the Middle English word 'grabbien,' meaning to seize or take hold of something with a firm grip. 'Grabby' likely developed as an informal way to describe someone or something characterized by an eagerness to seize or take things. The addition of the suffix '-iest' signifies the superlative form, indicating the highest degree of the quality described by the root adjective. As 'grabby' gained popularity in everyday language, the superlative 'grabbiest' also emerged, allowing speakers to convey the concept of extreme or excessive grabbing behavior in various contexts.