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Grabby: meaning, definitions and examples

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grabby

 

[ ˈɡræbi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

The term 'grabby' is often used to describe someone who is overly eager or excessively interested in obtaining something, especially in a way that is intrusive or inappropriate. It implies a lack of respect for personal boundaries, often manifesting in behavior that is overly aggressive or forward. People who are characterized as grabby may exhibit behaviors such as trying to take control of conversations or situations, often putting their own desires above the comfort of others.

Synonyms

covetous, greedy, insatiable

Examples of usage

  • He's always so grabby when it comes to sharing snacks.
  • Her grabby nature made everyone uncomfortable at the party.
  • Don't be grabby with the toys; let others play too.

Translations

Translations of the word "grabby" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agarrador

🇮🇳 पकड़ने वाला

🇩🇪 greifbar

🇮🇩 mencengkeram

🇺🇦 хапливий

🇵🇱 chwytliwy

🇯🇵 掴みやすい

🇫🇷 attrayant

🇪🇸 agarroso

🇹🇷 kapıcı

🇰🇷 붙잡기 쉬운

🇸🇦 مقبوض

🇨🇿 uchopitelný

🇸🇰 uchopiteľný

🇨🇳 易抓的

🇸🇮 ujemljiv

🇮🇸 grípa

🇰🇿 ұстап алатын

🇬🇪 დაჭერადი

🇦🇿 tutmağı asan

🇲🇽 agarrador

Etymology

The word 'grabby' likely originated from the verb 'grab', which comes from the old English 'grabbian', meaning to seize or take hold of. The evolution of the term reflects a casual, colloquial application, with 'grab' itself being playful or informal in nature. As language evolves over time, the suffix '-y' is often added to create adjectives that convey a certain quality or tendency, in this case, adding a touch of informality and judgment to describe someone who displays excessive eagerness. The term gained more traction in informal contexts, particularly in everyday conversations, reflecting attitudes towards what is deemed socially acceptable behavior in various situations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,601, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.