grabbed
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈɡɹæbd// UK //ɡɹˈæbd// grabbed
v. to take hold of something suddenly or roughly with your hand. You can also use it when you quickly get something to eat or drink because you are in a hurry.
v. to seize or grasp something suddenly, eagerly, or roughly. Often used in informal contexts to describe the act of obtaining food, drink, or sleep quickly due to time constraints.
He grabbed his keys and ran out the door.
I was so hungry after the meeting that I grabbed a quick sandwich from the shop next door.
The child grabbed his mother's hand as they navigated the crowded market, terrified of being separated by the surging throng of shoppers.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. In informal speech, it frequently collocates with 'a bite' or 'a coffee'.