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nab

1

[nab]

verb (used with object)

Informal.
nabbed, nabbing 
  1. to arrest or capture.

  2. to catch or seize, especially suddenly.

  3. to snatch or steal.



NAB

2
  1. Also N.A.B. National Association of Broadcasters.

  2. New American Bible.

nab

/ næb /

verb

  1. to arrest

  2. to catch (someone) in wrongdoing

  3. to seize suddenly; snatch

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • nabber noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nab1

1675–85; earlier nap; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Danish nappe, Norwegian, Swedish nappa to snatch
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nab1

C17: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish nappe, Swedish nappa to snatch. See kidnap
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Weibel hoped to beat the odds and nab a Sonny Angel wearing a cap in the shape of one of the animals he might see at the Austin Zoo.

Currently 60% of the bank’s employees globally are active on the platform, nabbing gigs they can spend up to eight hours on within their regular workweek.

The nominees for the 26th annual Latin Grammy Awards were announced Wednesday morning, with Bad Bunny nabbing the most nominations in 2025.

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Rogen and Goldberg told The Times, when they nabbed a record-setting 23 Emmy nominations this summer, the awards attention was unexpected.

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While Austria nabbed first place, second place was awarded to Poland, while Norway took third, and Croatia finished last.

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