单词 | snatchy |
释义 | snatchy, a.|ˈsnætʃɪ| [f. snatch n. or v.] Consisting of, characterized by, snatches; irregular; spasmodic.
1861N. Brit. Rev. May 351 The haste in which so many people live..tends to foster a shallow and snatchy habit of mind. 1869Mrs. Whitney Hitherto xiv, I like monosyllables. I like brief, snatchy talk. 1886Q. Rev. Apr. 515 Some books lend themselves to a snatchy method of perusal. 1898[see snaggy a.2]. b. spec. Of rowing.
1865Sk. from Cambridge 16 The modern style [of rowing] seems short and snatchy; it has not the long majestic sweep of former days. 1893Daily News 14 Mar. 2/6 He does not keep a very even stroke, and to this is largely attributable the ‘snatchy’ form in the boat. |

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