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Grabbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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grabbing

 

[ หˆษกrรฆbษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action

To seize suddenly or roughly; snatch

Synonyms

grasp, seize, snatch

Examples of usage

  • He was caught grabbing the cookie from the jar.
  • She grabbed her bag and ran out the door.
Context #2 | Noun

activity

An act of seizing or snatching

Synonyms

grasp, seizure, snatch

Examples of usage

  • The quick grab of the thief startled the shopkeeper.
  • She made a grab for the falling book.

Translations

Translations of the word "grabbing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agarrando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค•เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช greifen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meraih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะฟะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chwytanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใคใ‹ใ‚€ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attraper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agarrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žก๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู…ุณุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chytรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chytenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ“ๅ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgrabiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรญpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tutmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agarrar

Etymology

The word 'grabbing' originates from the Middle English word 'grabben', which means 'to grasp or seize'. It has roots in Old English and Proto-Germanic languages. The concept of grabbing has been a fundamental human action since ancient times, essential for survival and daily activities. Over the years, the word has evolved in usage and context, reflecting changes in society and technology.

See also: grab, grabber.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,408, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.