snag
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Meaning · English
To obtain or pick up, especially in a quick or surreptitious way.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Ella snagged a bottle of water from the fridge before leaving for her jog.
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 “snag” mean?
To obtain or pick up, especially in a quick or surreptitious way.
Is “snag” formal or informal?
snag is generally slang.