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Meaning of grab game | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The practice of theft by grabbing or snatching property, such as a purse, from someone.

archaic, uncountable

Examples

“SMN October 16 , 1887: 8/1 - Philip Henry an athletic young Negro, tried the grab game in Falk & Sons' clothing house last night, and will be called upon in Police Court to-morrow to explain […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

grab hag grab handle grab hoe grab iron grab rail grab sample

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