smash and grabs

A form of smash and grab — A method of robbery where a glass installation of a shop or other establishment is smashed and items are grabbed as quickly as possible without much concern.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of smash and grab
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“smash and grabs.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smash%20and%20grabs. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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