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Nabbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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nabbing

 

[ หˆnรฆb.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal theft

Nabbing refers to the act of stealing or taking something quickly or clandestinely. It is often used in informal contexts to describe swift or opportunistic theft. The term carries a connotation of sneakiness and is often associated with petty crime. Nabbing can also imply a sense of getting away with something quickly, without being caught, suggesting a level of skill or cunning on the part of the thief.

Synonyms

pilfering, snatching, stealing, thieving

Examples of usage

  • He was caught nabbing a candy bar from the store.
  • The burglars were nabbing jewelry during the night.
  • She noticed someone nabbing her wallet from the table.
  • They were nabbing tickets to the concert before they sold out.

Translations

Translations of the word "nabbing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น captura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค•เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Festnahme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penangkapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ะพะฟะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zatrzymanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฎๆ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrestation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ detenciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yakalama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒดํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุนุชู‚ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zadrลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zadrลพanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ฎๆ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijetje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handtaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‚ะฐะฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tutma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ detenciรณn

Etymology

The term 'nabbing' is derived from the verb 'nab', which is believed to have originated in the early 19th century. Its roots are traced back to the British dialect, where 'nab' meant to catch or seize something. The precise origin of the word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the word 'nabber', which described a thief or someone who quickly seizes an opportunity. Over time, 'nabbing' evolved into a term commonly used in informal English to describe the act of stealing. The word has since gained currency in both British and American English, often used in a playful or colloquial manner. Its catchy sound and ease of use have made it popular in casual conversations and media, further embedding it into everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,157, 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.