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Nabbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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nabbed

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal context

The term 'nabbed' is an informal verb meaning to seize or capture someone or something. It is often used to describe the act of arresting a person or catching them in the act of doing something wrong. The word implies a sense of quickness or sneakiness in the action of taking or capturing. It can also be used in a lighter context to mean obtaining or getting something quickly.

Synonyms

captured, caught, grabbed, seized, snagged

Examples of usage

  • The police nabbed the thief last night.
  • I nabbed the last piece of cake at the party.
  • She nabbed a great deal on her new car.
  • The cat nabbed the mouse before it could escape.

Translations

Translations of the word "nabbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น capturado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค•เคกเคผเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefasst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditangkap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะนะผะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zatrzymany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ใพใˆใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attrapรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ capturado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yakalanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ™์žกํžŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู„ู‚ูŽุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chyceno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zadrลพanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๆ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ujet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gripinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒžแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tutulan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ capturado

Etymology

The word 'nab' is believed to be a variant of the earlier term 'nabber', which has roots in the 18th century. It is thought to have stemmed from a combination of the English dialect word 'nab', meaning to take or catch quickly, and associated with the sound of a snatch or grab. The origins can also be traced back to slang, where it began to emerge in criminal contexts referring to apprehending suspects. Over time, the use broadened to include more general meanings of obtaining or capturing anything quickly, reflecting a quick or informal approach towards the act. 'Nabbed' has since integrated into everyday vocabulary, particularly in informal speech, where it is commonly used to convey the idea of catching or acquiring something with minimal effort.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,720 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.