verb
- catches or arrests someone, especially a criminal
- takes or grabs something quickly
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
Examples
- The police finally nabbed the thief after a long chase.
- Security cameras helped them nab the shoplifter.
- She nabbed the last cookie before anyone else could take it.
- The detective nabbed the suspect at the airport.
- He nabbed a seat in the front row.
- The officer nabbed three speeders in one hour.
- I nabbed this great deal at the store today.