verb
- caught or arrested someone, especially a criminal
- quickly took or grabbed something
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
Examples
- The police nabbed the thief as he tried to escape.
- They finally nabbed the suspect after a long investigation.
- She nabbed the last cookie before anyone else could take it.
- He nabbed a seat on the crowded bus.
- The security guard nabbed the shoplifter at the exit.
- I nabbed a great deal on those shoes during the sale.