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snatchy

American

[snach-ee] / ˈsnætʃ i /

adjective

snatchier, snatchiest

consisting of, occurring in, or characterized by snatches; spasmodic; irregular.

snatchy British

/ ˈsnætʃɪ /

adjective

disconnected or spasmodic

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Other Word Forms

snatchily

adverb

Etymology

Origin of snatchy

First recorded in 1860–65; snatch + -y ¹

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snatchy snatchier

It's tough to hit a good drive after making a snatchy move like that.

From Golf Digest ● Feb. 12, 2018

I realised my swing was getting quick and snatchy.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 17, 2012

The numerous scenes pitch through so many scattered periods of Clyde Griffiths' life that one is given the impression of snatchy revelations, skipped pages.

From Time Magazine Archive

He handed his box of vesuvians, and it was taken in a snatchy way.

From The Parson O' Dumford by George Manville Fenn

Some pity mingled with his vexation at Mr. Travers' snatchy wakefulness.

From The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows by Joseph Conrad

It gets snatchier, he’s not as smooth on the throttle or brakes.”

From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2010

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