| Front | snag |
|---|---|
| Back | snag noun, verb BrE /snæɡ/ NAmE /snæɡ/ noun word origin example bank 1 (informal) a problem or difficulty, especially one that is small, hidden or unexpected difficulty There is just one small snag—where is the money coming from? Let me know if you run into any snags. 2 an object or a part of an object that is rough or sharp and may cut sth Check all surfaces for snags and rough edges. 3 (AustralE, NZE, informal) a sausage verb verb forms word origin (-gg-) 1 [transitive, intransitive] to catch or tear sth on sth rough or sharp; to become caught or torn in this way ~ sth on/in sth I snagged my sweater on the wire fence. ~ sth The fence snagged my sweater. ~ (on/in sth) The nets snagged on some rocks. 2 [transitive] ~ sth (from sb) (NAmE, informal) to succeed in getting sth quickly, often before other people I snagged a ride from Joe. |
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