grabby

Example Sentences

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His critics within the party are already saying they are insufficiently bold, grabby or game-changey - when a game-changer is so desperately needed, if even possible.

From BBC

"Spend it better" isn't exactly a grabby slogan, but it's got more appeal than "sorry, I'm not raising tax any more and the economy is bleak so you'll have to make do".

From BBC

She and the Creature eventually conspire to lop off that grabby assailant’s hand to replace a decaying limb.

From Los Angeles Times

The hotel’s dilapidation — to say nothing of its grubby, grabby, mostly male clientele — is a far cry from the yacht parties the women were recently enjoying in Sydney.

From New York Times

“Between Two Windows” is sort of like one of those money booth games at a birthday party or casino where dollar bills blow about, promising rewards to the grabby and clever.

From Los Angeles Times