Meaning
To grab — to snatch, seize, or take hold of something quickly, whether reaching for a thing or, less kindly, snatching what isn't yours. Close to 'swipe' when it means to take slyly or by force.
Examples
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Grab di bag before di bus lef.
Grab the bag before the bus leaves.
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Somebody grab har phone an run.
Someone grabbed her phone and ran.
Origin
From English 'grab'. See [[swipe]], [[teef]].
How it’s used
To snatch/seize quickly; can imply taking slyly or by force.