grabber

• Nom désignant une personne qui s'empare ou prend des choses sans se soucier des autres, souvent de manière égoïste ou déplaisante.

A noun referring to a person who takes or seizes things without consideration for others, often in an unpleasant or selfish manner.

1. Selfish personB2informal

   A person who takes things or opportunities in a rude or inconsiderate manner, often without regard for others.

   Personne âpre au gain

   • He's such a grabber—he always takes the biggest piece of cake.
   • Don't be a grabber; wait your turn in line.
   • The grabber snatched the last ticket without asking anyone else.

   Synonymeshogopportunistself-seeker

2. Attention-getterB2informal

   Something that immediately captures attention or interest, often used in media or marketing.

   élément d’accroche

   • The headline was a real grabber, making everyone read the article.
   • The opening scene of the movie is a complete grabber.
   • In advertising, a good slogan can be an effective grabber.

   Synonymesattractiondraweye-catcherhookmagnet

3. Tool for graspingB1formal

   A mechanical device used to pick up or hold objects, especially for reaching items that are out of arm's length.

   Pince de préhension

   • He used a grabber to pick up litter from the ground.
   • The grabber tool is helpful for people with limited mobility.
   • She extended the grabber to take the jar from the top shelf.

   Synonymesclaw