To catch or arrest someone, especially a criminal; to grab or seize quickly.
Originally thieves' cant from the 17th century, possibly from 'nap' meaning to seize. May derive from Scandinavian 'nappa' (to catch).
This short, punchy word perfectly captures the quick, decisive action of catching someone—its brevity mirrors the swiftness it describes.
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