snatch someone's edges

Originating from African American Vernacular English (AAVE), this slang phrase metaphorically refers to leaving someone figuratively disheveled due to a strong impression.

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Definition

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(slang, informal)To impress or shock someone to the point of leaving them figuratively disheveled.

Example

  • Her performance was so powerful, it snatched everyone's edges.
  • When he walked in with that outfit, he snatched my edges!

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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "snatch someone's edges":

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