Pronunciation: /ˈɡræbəl/

Definitions of grabble

noun a confused struggle or scramble

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cute grabble at the pet store.

A2 The grabble was hiding under the bushes in the park.

B1 The children played with the grabble, tossing it back and forth.

B2 The grabble's fur was soft and fluffy, making it a popular choice as a pet.

C1 The grabble's unique markings made it stand out among the other animals in the zoo.

C2 The grabble's agility and intelligence impressed the researchers studying its behavior.

verb to search or grope with the hands, to feel around uncertainly

Example Sentences

A1 She grabbles through her purse to find her keys.

A2 The child grabbled at the toys on the shelf, trying to reach them.

B1 The detective grabbled with the evidence to piece together the crime scene.

B2 The archaeologist grabbled through the ancient ruins in search of artifacts.

C1 The politician grabbled with the controversial issue during the debate.

C2 The scientist grabbled with the complex data to formulate a new theory.

Examples of grabble in a Sentence

formal The archaeologists carefully grabble through the dirt to uncover ancient artifacts.

informal I had to grabble through my bag to find my keys this morning.

slang I saw him grabble for his phone when it started ringing.

figurative She felt like she was grabbling in the dark trying to make sense of the complicated instructions.

Grammatical Forms of grabble

past tense

grabbed

plural

grabbles

comparative

more grabble

superlative

most grabble

present tense

grabble

future tense

will grabble

perfect tense

have grabbed

continuous tense

is grabbling

singular

grabble

positive degree

grabble

infinitive

to grabble

gerund

grabbling

participle

grabbling

Origin and Evolution of grabble

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'grabble' is believed to have originated from Middle English, likely derived from the Old English word 'græppian' meaning to seize or grasp.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'grabble' shifted from simply seizing or grasping to also include the act of searching or rummaging through something in a clumsy or hasty manner.