nabbed
word · lemma: nab
Definition
To catch or grab someone or something quickly and unexpectedly, especially someone doing something wrong or something you want.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used when someone is caught doing something bad or illegal ('nabbed by the police'), but can also mean grabbing something quickly. 'Nab' is casual; 'nabbed' is its past tense.
Spanish: atrapar - pillar - agarrarPortuguese (BR): pegar - agarrar - prenderPortuguese (PT): apanhar - agarrar - prenderChinese (Simplified): 抓住 - 捉住 - 逮到Chinese (Traditional): 抓住 - 捉住 - 逮到Hindi: पकड़ लियाArabic: قبض عليه - أمسك
Example Sentences
The police nabbed the thief as he tried to run away.
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She nabbed the last piece of cake before anyone else.
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I nabbed a front-row seat at the concert.
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We nabbed tickets to the big game before they sold out.
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He got nabbed cheating on the test.
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I almost got nabbed sneaking out last night.
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