Snatcher

/ˈsnæʧər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who quickly takes or seizes something from someone else, often used in the context of theft or robbery.

The snatcher grabbed her bag and ran down the street before anyone could react.

A term used in competitive contexts to refer to someone who takes or claims something swiftly.

He was known as a snatcher in the marketplace, always quick to claim the best deals.

A person who takes something with the intent to steal.

The police are on the lookout for the snatcher who has been stealing backpacks at the park.

Derived from the verb 'snatch,' originating from Middle English 'snaþen' meaning 'to seize quickly.'

purse snatcher

A thief who steals handbags or purses from unsuspecting victims.

carjackers

Individuals who snatch cars from their owners, often at gunpoint.

snatch

To seize something suddenly.

grab

To take hold of something suddenly.

A thief or a pickpocket

Watch out for those snatchers in the crowded market.

Someone who takes advantage of a situation

He’s a real snatcher when it comes to deals.