Snatch up Meaning in English
expression
ˈsnætʃ/ /ˈəp
SNATCH-uhp
snˈætʃ/ /ˈʌp
sn-ATCH-up
Definition
To grab or take something quickly, often before someone else can get it. Also used when something sells out fast.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mainly used in spoken English. Often used with deals, bargains, tickets, or items selling quickly. Similar to 'grab' but emphasizes speed and competition. Not for literal theft.
Spanish: agarrar rápidamente - llevarse de inmediatoPortuguese (BR): pegar rapidamente - agarrar depressaPortuguese (PT): apanhar rapidamente - agarrar rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 迅速拿走 - 抓住Chinese (Traditional): 迅速拿走 - 抓住Hindi: झपटना - जल्दी से लेनाArabic: انتزع بسرعة - أخذ فوراًBengali: ছিনিয়ে নেওয়া - তড়িৎ তুলে নেওয়াRussian: быстро схватить - расхвататьJapanese: 素早く手に入れる - さっと取るVietnamese: chộp lấy - giành lấyKorean: 재빨리 잡다 - 얼른 챙기다Turkish: kapmak - hemen almakUrdu: فوراً حاصل کرنا - جھپٹ لیناIndonesian: chộp lấy - vớ nhanh
Example Sentences
I tried to snatch up the last piece of cake.
basic
People snatched up all the tickets in an hour.
basic
She snatched up her bag and left.
basic
Deals like this get snatched up fast.
natural
I managed to snatch up the last seat on the flight.
natural
They always snatch up the best deals during Black Friday sales.
natural