snatchy, a.
(ˈsnætʃɪ)
[f. snatch n. or v.]
Consisting of, characterized by, snatches; irregular; spasmodic.
| 1861 N. Brit. Rev. May 351 The haste in which so many people live..tends to foster a shallow and snatchy habit of mind. 1869 Mrs. Whitney Hitherto xiv, I like monosyllables. I like brief, snatchy talk. 1886 Q. Rev. Apr. 515 Some books lend themselves to a snatchy method of perusal. 1898 [see snaggy a.2]. |
b. spec. Of rowing.
| 1865 Sk. from Cambridge 16 The modern style [of rowing] seems short and snatchy; it has not the long majestic sweep of former days. 1893 Daily News 14 Mar. 2/6 He does not keep a very even stroke, and to this is largely attributable the ‘snatchy’ form in the boat. |