Snagged: meaning, definitions and examples
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snagged
[ snรฆษกd ]
caught unexpectedly
To snag means to catch or trap something, often unexpectedly or in a sudden manner. It can refer to catching on a sharp object or getting stuck. The term is frequently used in various contexts, from fishing to describing a sudden obstacle that has caused a delay or a problem. It can also mean obtaining something as an advantage or a unique find, particularly in informal situations.
Synonyms
caught, hooked, seized, trapped
Examples of usage
- I snagged my shirt on a nail.
- He snagged a great deal on that car.
- She snagged a last-minute ticket to the concert.
unexpected issue
In some contexts, 'snagged' describes a situation that has encountered an unexpected dilemma or problem. It suggests that something has gone wrong or that there has been an unforeseen complication. This usage is common in project management or informal discussions about plans that have not gone smoothly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The project is snagged due to budget issues.
- We snagged on the details of the contract.
- The travel plans got snagged by the storm.
Translations
Translations of the word "snagged" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pegou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคเคธ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช festgehalten
๐ฎ๐ฉ terjepit
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐััััะณ
๐ต๐ฑ zลapany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใพใใ
๐ซ๐ท attrapรฉ
๐ช๐ธ atrapado
๐น๐ท kapฤฑldฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์กํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุชูููุท
๐จ๐ฟ chycenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ chytenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซๆไฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ ujet
๐ฎ๐ธ greipinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแญแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tutulmuล
๐ฒ๐ฝ atrapado
Etymology
The term 'snag' originates from the Old English word 'snaeg', which means 'to catch or trap'. It evolved through Middle English as 'snagge', referring to a sharp or pointed object that could catch or hold something. Over time, its usage expanded beyond physical snagging to describe metaphorical situations where something goes awry or is unexpectedly blocked. The verb form 'snagged' began to gain popularity in the 19th century, particularly in American English, often in informal contexts. As language evolved, 'snag' also found its place in various idiomatic expressions related to obtaining something unexpectedly, reflecting its flexible nature in modern parlance.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,915, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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