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When talking with friends or scrolling on social media, you’ve probably seen people say “snatched” or “you’re looking snatched.” “Snatched” is a slang term that means someone or something looks incredible, stylish, or flawless. In this article, we’ll tell you how to use “snatched” in conversations, how to respond to it, where it comes from, and what other slang words it’s related to. Read on to learn more!
The Meaning of Snatched
“Snatched” or “looking snatched” is a slang term that means someone or something is amazing, perfect, on point, or attractive. It’s usually used to compliment someone’s appearance, like their style, makeup, hair, or body.
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“Snatched” Meaning
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1“Snatched” means something looks amazing or flawless. Saying that someone or something looks snatched means the same thing as “perfect,” “on point,” or “fierce.” This slang term usually describes someone’s appearance, like their impressive makeup skills, impeccably styled hair, or fashionable outfit. [1] X Research source
- “Your cheekbones are looking snatched! That highlight and contour makes them pop!”
- “Okay, your wig is so snatched! I need to know how you installed it perfectly.”
- If someone says your body looks snatched , they’re telling you that you have a toned or well-defined figure. In other words, you look incredible!
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2“Snatched” can also mean you feel amazed, stunned, or awestruck. People often say someone or something “Snatched my wig” or “Snatched my edges.” This is a positive figure of speech that means they were so blown away that their wig flew off! [2] X Research source
- “Beyoncé snatched my wig with her newest album! Every song is a 10/10!”
- “That dress looks amazing on you! My wig is snatched!”
How to Use Snatched
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1Compliment your friends when they look incredible. If one of your friends is rocking an amazing outfit, makeup look, or hairstyle, tell them they look snatched! This expresses your admiration for their ability to serve looks, which helps boost their confidence.
- “You are looking snatched in that outfit! Your body is giving supermodel.”
- “Wow, your face is snatched! You look like a sun-kissed goddess.”
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2Express how amazed or blown away you are by someone or something. When a celebrity’s red carpet look leaves you breathless or a friend’s new song knocks your socks off, say that it “Snatched me” or “Snatched my wig.” In other words, you’re amazed by someone or something being so flawless or on point.
- “Did you see Zendaya at the movie premiere? She snatched me with her fit.”
- “Your voice snatched my wig! I had no idea you could sing like that!”
Responding When Someone Says You Look Snatched
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Accept someone’s compliment if they say you look snatched. When someone says you’re snatched or you snatched their wig, they’re telling you that you look flawless, incredible, or hot. So, accept their compliment with a simple, “Thank you!”
- Your friend
: “Your eyeliner is looking so snatched! Your wings are flawless.”
You : “Thank you! That’s so sweet of you to say.” - Your friend
: “Wow, my wig is snatched. This hair color looks incredible on you.”
You : “Thank you, that’s so nice of you! It was time to try something different.”
- Your friend
: “Your eyeliner is looking so snatched! Your wings are flawless.”
Origins of Snatched
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“Snatched” comes from the Black drag community. “Snatched” originated in the New York City drag scene in the 1990s. Because Black drag performers typically wear wigs or weaves, they would say that another performer snatched their wig off when they did something amazing or flawless. [3] X Research source
- “Snatched” started gaining mainstream popularity from the reality TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race .
Similar Slang Terms
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1Fierce If someone says you look fierce, they’re saying you look bold, confident, and amazing. “Fierce” can also describe things that are exceptional and outstanding, like an outfit or event. [4] X Research source
- “You look fierce in that outfit! Red is definitely your color.”
- “Sam’s party was fierce! I’ve never had so much fun.”
- Note : “Fierce” and the other slang terms below all have their roots in Black drag and ballroom culture, just like “Snatched.”
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2On point When someone tells you your outfit or makeup is on point, they’re saying you look flawless, sharp, and stylish. “On point” is also often used to describe things that are accurate or spot on, like an actor’s performance in a movie. [5] X Research source
- “Your shoe game is on point. They always match your outfit perfectly.”
- “Harry Styles’ performance was on point last night! He has the voice of an angel.”
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3Serve or serving If someone says you made a serve or are serving looks, they’re complimenting your appearance or style. Basically, they’re telling you that you look amazing, fierce, and on point! [6] X Research source
- “Those heels are such as serve. You look like a real-life Barbie.”
- “You are serving face in this picture! You should be a model.”
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4Gagged or gagging When someone is so overcome by your fierce looks or outfit serve, they might say they’re gagged or gagging. This is another way to say that you look incredible and they’re stunned speechless. [7] X Research source
- “This outfit on you…I’m gagged. You’ve never looked better.”
- “Your dance performance had me gagging! You were mesmerizing.”
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5Slay When you’re killing it at something, whether that’s rocking an outfit or winning a competition, your friends might say “Slay.” This slang term is a compliment that means you look incredible or are doing something exceptional. [8] X Research source
- “Okay, slay girl! Your haircut is so cute!”
- “Wow, you are slaying this game. No one shoots 3-pointers like you!”
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