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Adjectives commonly used to describe "snatch" — vivid descriptors for richer, more specific prose.
(adj)
Small in size.
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Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
Of short duration; happening quickly.
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
In dire need (of something); having a dire need or desire.
(n)
(philosophy) Something being indicated that is similar to something else.
Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
Untamed; not domesticated.
Involving physical conflict.
Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
Just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected.
Acting or done in haste; hurried or too quick; speedy due to having little time.
An English surname transferred from the nickname, originally a nickname for a cheerful or lively person.
Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected.
Uncomplicated; lacking complexity; taken by itself, with nothing added.
Resulting in success; assuring or promoting success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect.
(Canada, US, Philippines) A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.
False, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
Fast; quick; rapid.
Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
Relating to heat and conditions which produce it.
Liked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired.
Relatively short or low, and thick or broad.
Violent, destructive and cruel.
Courageous, daring.
Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
Easily agitated or alarmed; edgy, on edge.
Very small.
Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty.
liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
Tasting of sugars.
(of a person) Having a lot of body hair.
Done in a hurry; rushed.
Desirous; keen to do or obtain something.
Especially or extraordinarily fine or pleasing; exceptional.
Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.
(chiefly US; informal in UK and Ireland) Angry, annoyed.
Causing a feeling of sudden excitement.
Occurring for no particular reason; haphazard, unpredictable.
Requiring little skill or effort.
A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
(of a thing) Having a low temperature.
Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes.
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy, or rush.
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
Unable or insufficient to produce effect.
Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
(of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence.
Without purpose.
Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
Interested in sport.
Accustomed or used (to or with a thing), accustomed or apt (to do something).
Able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned.
Having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful.
Displaying or feeling anger.
Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person).
(sometimes in combination) Equipped, especially with a weapon.
(less common in the UK and Ireland) In poor health; ill.
Indifferent or oblivious to danger or the consequences thereof.
(v)
(ambitransitive) To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.
(in combination) Having a certain kind or number of hands.
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
(of people) Favoured by luck; fortunate; having good success or good fortune.
Teasing; tempting, especially that which is beyond reach.
Not having a name.
Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
Tried, with the connotation of failure.
Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.
Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful.