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    Nab (en. Nab)

    [næb]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take or seize quickly.
    He nabbed the last cookie on the table.
    Il a nabé le dernier biscuit sur la table.
    To steal something stealthily.
    The children nabbed candies at the store.
    Les enfants ont nabé des bonbons au magasin.
    To capture or arrest someone.
    The police nabbed the suspect in mid-flight.
    La police a nabé le suspect en pleine fuite.

    Etymology

    Originating from British slang, the word 'nab' comes from the Anglo-Saxon verb 'gnapan', which means 'to catch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nab the opportunity
    seize the opportunity
    nab the opportunity
    to nab someone
    catch someone
    to nab someone
    to nab a deal
    get a good deal
    to nab a deal

    Related Words

    catch
    To seize or take something quickly.
    attraper
    steal
    To take someone's property without their consent.
    voler
    seize
    To take or control something, often quickly.
    saisir

    Slang Meanings

    To take something quickly in an informal context.
    He nabbed that shirt in the shop.
    Il a nabé cette chemise dans la boutique.
    To obtain something cunningly.
    She nabbed a date with her crush.
    Elle a nabé un rendez-vous avec son crush.