scrobble

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Meaning · English

To waylay, kidnap or steal.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

They've tried to scrobble another clergyman who was walking into Tatchester from Tineton.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “scrobble” mean?

To waylay, kidnap or steal.

Is “scrobble” formal or informal?

scrobble is generally slang.