nab

¹

[ nab ]

verb (used with object)

, Informal.

, nabbed, nab·bing.

1. to arrest or capture.
2. to catch or seize, especially suddenly.
3. to snatch or steal.

NAB

²

1. Also N.A.B. National Association of Broadcasters.
2. New American Bible.

nab

/ næb /

verb

1. to arrest
2. to catch (someone) in wrongdoing
3. to seize suddenly; snatch

Other Words From

• nabber noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nab¹

1675–85; earlier nap; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Danish nappe, Norwegian, Swedish nappa to snatch

Word History and Origins

Origin of nab¹

C17: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish nappe, Swedish nappa to snatch. See kidnap

Example Sentences

A new mom, the 34-year-old owner of an auto repair shop, made a run for Congress with zero help from national Democrats and nabbed a seat Republicans had held for more than a decade.

From Los Angeles Times

He went on to release 19 albums with Kapp Records and later nabbed another Grammy, for his 1963 single “Wives and Lovers” — which rose to No. 14 on Billboard’s Hot 100.

From Los Angeles Times

"We'll have a look around it and come up with our tactics and obviously see what's going to be required to give ourselves the best chance of nabbing the series win," he said.

From BBC

And is the IRS bothering to nab these “cheaters?”

From Los Angeles Times

She also found she was referencing the arc of an ingénue in a Jennifer Blowdryer book she nabbed in Silver Lake.

From Los Angeles Times