Definition of nab

nabverb

bắt cóc

/næb//næb/

The word "nab" has an interesting origin. It is believed to have come from the Old English word "nabbian", which means "to seize or catch". This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*nabiz", which is also related to the Modern German word "nab" meaning "nape" or "back of the neck". The sense of the word "nab" evolved over time to mean "to capture or arrest quickly and quietly", often with a sense of surprise or suddenness. This sense is still used today in phrases such as "to be nabbed by the police" or "to grab something".

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to catch or arrest somebody who is doing something wrong

bắt hoặc bắt giữ ai đó đang làm điều gì sai trái

Example:
  • He was nabbed by the police for speeding.

    Anh ta bị cảnh sát bắt giữ vì lái xe quá tốc độ.

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to take or get something

để lấy hoặc nhận được một cái gì đó

Example:
  • Who's nabbed my drink?

    Ai đã lấy mất đồ uống của tôi?

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