Nabbed: meaning, definitions and examples
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nabbed
[ nรฆbd ]
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:
๐ต๐น capturado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคเคกเคผเคพ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gefasst
๐ฎ๐ฉ ditangkap
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะนะผะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zatrzymany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใพใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท attrapรฉ
๐ช๐ธ capturado
๐น๐ท yakalanmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์กํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููููุท
๐จ๐ฟ chyceno
๐ธ๐ฐ zadrลพanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ ujet
๐ฎ๐ธ gripinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tutulan
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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