done in snatches; not complete or continuous; disconnected
snatchy in American English
(ˈsnætʃi)
adjectiveWord forms: snatchier, snatchiest
consisting of, occurring in, or characterized by snatches; spasmodic; irregular
Derived forms
snatchily
adverb
Word origin
[1860–65; snatch + -y1]This word is first recorded in the period 1860–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Paleolithic, big brother, jumping jack, mutualism, pop-up-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
Examples of 'snatchy' in a sentence
snatchy
The power delivery is crisp but not snatchy.
The Sun (2008)
And the power delivery could feel snatchy and abrupt, especially in the lower gears.
The Sun (2009)
Mode two punches the power out aggressively although it's too snatchy for my liking.
The Sun (2008)
But what it'll be snatchy.
The Sun (2006)
It's also supposed to make the snatchy power delivery a little smoother, but it doesn't.
The Sun (2008)
The fuelling can feel vaguely snatchy during acceleration but the torque delivery is smooth and predictable right across the range.