Snatcher

usgb/ˈsnætʃər/
noun

A person who quickly grabs or takes something or someone.

The thief was a notorious purse snatcher.
Visual representation of "snatcher" - A person who quickly grabs or takes something or someone

Often appears as...

  • purse snatcher
  • notorious snatcher
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Crime association

The word 'snatcher' often suggests a criminal act, like stealing.

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Keep an eye on your bag, there might be snatchers around.
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Sudden action

'Snatcher' implies a quick, sudden taking of something.

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The child was a cookie snatcher, grabbing sweets when no one looked.
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Negative connotation

Using 'snatcher' usually has negative emotional connotations.

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The museum guard watched the crowd for any potential art snatchers.
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