snag

Elementary

/snæɡ/

verb
To obtain or grab something quickly

snag in a sentence

  • “I snagged the last ticket!”
  • “I snagged my favorite sweater on a nail.”
  • “The shortstop snagged the grounder.”
  • “The police snagged the suspect as he was trying to run away.”

What does “snag” mean?

snag (verb) means to obtain or grab something quickly. It is pronounced /snæɡ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "snag" mean?
snag (verb) means: To obtain or grab something quickly
How do you pronounce "snag"?
"snag" is pronounced /snæɡ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "snag" in a sentence?
Here is "snag" used in a sentence: I snagged the last ticket!

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