snag
[ snag ]
/ snæg /
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noun
verb (used with object), snagged, snag·ging.
verb (used without object), snagged, snag·ging.
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Origin of snag
First recorded in 1570–80, snag is from the Old Norse word snagi point, projection
OTHER WORDS FROM snag
snaglike, adjectiveun·snagged, adjectiveWords nearby snag
snack bar, snackette, snack table, snaffle, snafu, snag, snaggletooth, snaggy, snail, snail cam, snail darter
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British Dictionary definitions for snag
snag
/ (snæɡ) /
noun
verb snags, snagging or snagged
Derived forms of snag
snaglike, adjectiveWord Origin for snag
C16: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse snaghyrndr sharp-pointed, Norwegian snage spike, Icelandic snagi peg
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Idioms and Phrases with snag
snag
see hit a snag.
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