1. plural of grabbler; people who grab or seize things
Usage: informal; often used in contexts of competition or aggressive taking
2. people who engage in noodling or hand-fishing (catching fish by hand)
Usage: regional; chiefly U.S. South and Midwest

Examples

• The grabblers at the sale rushed to get the best deals.
• Those grabblers managed to catch three large catfish in the creek.
• The kids were grabblers when it came to the last slice of pizza.
• Local grabblers know the best spots along the river for hand-fishing.
• The grabblers in the crowd pushed forward to see the stage.