nobbling

verb

Definition of nobblingnext
present participle of nobble, British slang
1
as in cheating
to rob by the use of trickery or threats an old scam that's been used for years to nobble unsuspecting London tourists

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2
as in grabbing
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly a London bobby nobbled the pickpocket just as he was about to make off with the tourist's watch

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobbling
  1. cheating
  2. grabbing
  3. catching
  4. seizing
  5. hustling
  6. capturing
  7. landing
  8. beating
Verb
  • It could be deemed as cheating or it could be deemed as being just a downright dirty ass player.
    EW.com, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This comes months after Remy was accused of cheating with a battle rapper.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of cheating
Verb
  • Dell was visibly hurt after grabbing his knee and not making much movement.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But despite the headline-grabbing incidents, authorities say crime is actually down in New York and on its transit systems.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of grabbing
Verb
  • My fascination with film acting is catching something.
    Jim Halterman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The owner modeled her brick-and-mortar after the great boutiques and salons of Paris, catching the attention of shoppers such as Blake Lively and Dita Von Teese along the way.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of catching
Verb
  • Individuals are seizing opportunities as well.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) forces have since received training by Russian forces in the Far East and first engaged in combat with Ukrainian military in November, subsequently seizing their first village in Kursk, Plekhovo, earlier this month.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of seizing
Verb
  • And for Lil Baby, one of the hottest artists out at the moment, the transition from hustling in the streets of Atlanta to earning over $100 million in record deals and endorsements came with a harsh financial wake-up call.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As the Saints began hustling to the 1-yard line, the official closest to the play signaled for a clock stoppage.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of hustling
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  • Stephen McGee, the book’s primary photographer, moved to Detroit 20 years ago and fell in love with Michigan Central to the point of taking upwards of three million photos capturing it literally and figuratively in darkness and light.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mangold based his film on history but was mostly concerned with capturing the essence of the era.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of capturing
Verb
  • And long term, landing one of the 2025 draft class’ three prized forwards (James Hagens, Michael Misa or Porter Martone) or even dynamic blueliner Matthew Schaefer could be a significant difference-maker.
    Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Packing a sandwich or other solid foods in your carry-on can also tide you or small children over until landing.
    Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of landing
Verb
  • As the run progresses, players will earn money by beating rounds (called Blinds) which can be used to purchase Jokers (permanent modifiers and multipliers), Tarot cards (one-time use effects), and Planet cards (poker hand level ups).
    Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Ellen is really the beating heart of this story.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of beating
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