grab game

noun

Definitions

  1. The practice of theft by grabbing or snatching property, such as a purse, from someone.

    • SMN October 16 , 1887: 8/1 - Philip Henry an athletic young Negro, tried the grab game in Falk & Sons' clothing house last night, and will be called upon in Police Court to-morrow to explain […]

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