to snag
Pronunciation
/ˈsnæɡ/

Definition & Meaning of "snag"in English

to snag
01

to catch something on a sharp or rough object, resulting in damage or tearing

Transitive: to snag sth on a sharp object
to snag definition and meaning
Examples
She accidentally snagged her dress on a rusty nail, causing a tear in the fabric.
02

to become entangled or caught on a sharp object or projection

Intransitive: to snag on a sharp object
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
snag
3rd person singular
snags
Present participle
snagging
Past simple
snagged
Past participle
snagged
Examples
The fishing line snagged on a submerged branch, causing the angler to lose their lure.
03

to catch or obtain something unexpectedly or with difficulty

Transitive: to snag sth
Examples
She managed to snag a front-row seat at the concert by arriving early.
Snag
01

a difficulty or problem, particularly a minor, hidden, or unpredicted one

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
snags
Examples
They hit a snag while assembling the furniture and had to start over.
02

an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

03

a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest

04

a sharp protuberance

05

(Australian) a sausage, typically cooked on a barbecue or grill

Slang

What does "snag" mean in Australian slang?

The structure is a simple noun of uncertain origin, possibly from the sound of biting into a sausage or from British dialect "snag" meaning a bite or mouthful. It is used in Australian English to mean a sausage, typically cooked on a barbecue or grill, especially at social gatherings like Bunnings sausage sizzles or backyard parties. People typically say "Throw another snag on the barbie" or "Grab a snag with onions."

Examples
I grabbed a snag from the barbecue.
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