snatcher
|snatch-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsnætʃər/
🇬🇧
/ˈsnætʃə/
(snatch)
quickly seize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'snatcher' originates from the verb 'snatch', which comes from Middle English 'snacchen', meaning 'to seize or grasp'.
Historical Evolution
'snacchen' transformed into the modern English word 'snatch', and 'snatcher' was derived from it to denote someone who snatches.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to seize or grasp', and over time it evolved to specifically refer to someone who grabs or takes something quickly.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/19 11:59