Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

snagged

verb
/snæɡd/
Definition
To catch or tear something, typically on a sharp object.
Examples
  • She snagged her dress on the nail sticking out of the fence.
  • He snagged a ticket to the sold-out concert.
  • While hiking, I snagged my backpack on a branch.
Meaning
The word ‘snagged’ refers to the act of getting caught on something, often resulting in a tear or a pull.
Synonyms
  • caught
  • tangled
  • grabbed
  • hooked