Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grabble

verb

ˈɡræbəl

Definition

To seize or hold onto something eagerly or roughly.

Examples

She had to grabble for her keys in her bag when she was running late.
The children grabble for the toys on the floor, excited to play with them.
After the storm, the workers had to grabble through the debris to find the lost items.

Meaning

To grabble means to grasp or hold onto an object, often in a hasty or careless manner. This term can imply a sense of urgency or a rough approach to getting something.