"grab game" meaning in All languages combined

See grab game on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: the grab game [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|def=1}} the grab game (uncountable)
  1. (archaic) The practice of theft by grabbing or snatching property, such as a purse, from someone. Tags: archaic, uncountable Synonyms: snatch and run
    Sense id: en-grab_game-en-noun-dCDyJd6n Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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