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- [snach-ee]
- /ˈsnætʃ i/
- /ˈsnæ.tʃɪ/
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- [snach-ee]
- /ˈsnætʃ i/
Definitions of snatchy word
- adjective snatchy consisting of, occurring in, or characterized by snatches; spasmodic; irregular. 1
- adjective snatchy disconnected or spasmodic 0
- adjective snatchy done in snatches; not complete or continuous; disconnected 0
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Origin of snatchy
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; snatch + -y1
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Parts of speech for Snatchy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
snatchy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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snatchy usage trend in Literature
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