Grabbier

/ˈɡɹæbiər/ adjective

Definition

Comparative form of grabby; more inclined to grab things or take what isn't offered.

Etymology

From English 'grabby' (informal, meaning grasping or selfish) + '-er' (comparative suffix); modern colloquial formation.

Kelly Says

Children naturally become grabbier around age 18 months, which psychologists call the 'mine!' phase—it's not rudeness but a developmental stage of understanding ownership.

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