snatchy

[ snach-ee ]

adjective

, snatch·i·er, snatch·i·est.

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

snatchy

/ ˈsnætʃɪ /

adjective

1. disconnected or spasmodic

Derived Forms

• ˈsnatchily, adverb

Other Words From

• snatchi·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of snatchy¹

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

Example Sentences

Followed such snatchy bits of explanation as might be given on the short ride home.

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By not a single quaver was the cheeriness of his snatchy, racy, merry voice affected.

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

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His eye beamed an unnatural light—his breathing was quick and snatchy, as if every inspiration and expiration pained the lungs.

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

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