Definition of a nab

nab

noun

• an amateur; "newbie".

  I can't believe he missed that shot. What a nab.

  Last edited on May 12 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on May 12 2010.

verb

• to arrest.
  • See more words with the same meaning: to arrest.

  Last edited on Aug 31 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 31 2009.

• to acquire.

  I nabbed us a couple tickets to the late showing.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to have, take, get.

  Last edited on May 12 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 31 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'to arrest':
get popped	Definitions include: to get pulled over by the cops; could also mean getting arrested.
pinch	Definitions include: to arrest.
bust	Definitions include: an event with a displeasing outcome.
b*tch	Definitions include: An acronym has been invented for the term, but long after the term entered use: "Beautiful Intellectuals That Cause Hard-ons."
nick	Definitions include: to steal.
gaffle	Definitions include: to arrest.
collar	Definitions include: an arrest.
roll	Definitions include: to use Ecstasy (MDMA).
pop	Definitions include: soda; soft drink.
bag	Definitions include: to lie to; deceive.
nail	Definitions include: to have sex with.
Other terms relating to 'to have, take, get':
lock up	Definitions include: To fight someone.
haz	Definitions include: "have".
bang	Definitions include: to have, to take.
score	Definitions include: to get, acquire.
get (one's) hands on	Definitions include: to have in one's possession.
got	Definitions include: "has".
snag	Definitions include: to acquire.
hog	Definitions include: a police officer.
cop	Definitions include: to get.
catch	Definitions include: to see.
sport	Definitions include: affectionate form of address for a male child.
gank	Definitions include: to execute or murder, usually with a firearm.
hit	Definitions include: messy, trashy, or dilapidated.
sneak	Definitions include: to acquire discretely.
scare up	Definitions include: to find.
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Other terms relating to 'nab':
Nab Jones	Definitions include: the police/cops.

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