Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

1

to grab something like a thief, usually when you're being sly and nobody's looking

I nabbed that last slice of pizza before you even blinked.

He nabbed my phone right out of my hand like a damn ninja.

She nabbed the last candy bar from the snack machine and laughed in my face.

2

1) to take something that isn’t yours like a common thief 2) to get arrested like a dumbass

I nabbed that wallet and got arrested for my trouble.

He nabbed the cops and got tossed in jail.

She nabbed the cops and got a free meal out of it.

3

to take something you think no one cares about, like it’s yours by default

I nabbed that pen because I thought no one needed it.

He nabbed the last soda because he figured no one would miss it.

She nabbed the best seat in the class like it was her throne.

4

to take something, or steal it, like you're the king of the jungle

I nabbed that toy because I said so.

He nabbed the cookies from the jar like it was his job.

She nabbed the best spot in line like she owned the place.

5

another way to say noob, like you're the worst at everything

That kid is a total nab because he fell off the swing.

She's a nab and doesn’t even know how to use a phone.

He’s a nab and still can't tie his shoes.

6

to steal something, like you're a common thief with no sense of shame

I nabbed that candy bar and didn’t even say sorry.

He nabbed my lunch and ran like a coward.

She nabbed my homework and got an A.

7

a short way to say New Africa Bammer, which is a type of weak, low-grade weed

I hit that nab and felt like a baby.

He smoked that nab and fell asleep in class.

She took one hit of that nab and couldn’t even walk straight.