knabbed

Meanings

• verb transitive

  To seize or take something unlawfully or by deception.

  - "He was knabbed while trying to steal a bike."
  - "The unscrupulous salesman knabbed an unsuspecting customer by selling him a faulty product."
  - "The pickpocket knabbed a wallet from a tourist's pocket."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with knabbed
nabbed , grabbed , snatched , captured

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. knab () :
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of knabbed that leads to same result
knob , knobbed , knobbier , knobbiest , knobby , knobs , nobby

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'to knab' is 'knabbed'.

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Middle English knappen, to seize, to catch, from knappe, a seizing, a taking.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the term 'knabber' has been used in some cultures to describe someone who is skilled at seizing opportunities or taking advantage of situations?

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Theft: The unlawful taking of another's property or belongings without their consent.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In some cultures, the act of knabbing is seen as a sign of dishonesty, cunning, or greed. In other cultures, the term knabber may be used to describe someone who is skilled at seizing opportunities or taking advantage of situations.

Memorize "knabbed" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize knabbed is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.