Having a tendency to grab or take things eagerly or greedily. The grabby child reached for all the toys on the shelf, not wanting to share with anyone else.
Designed to attract attention or interest; attention-grabbing. The grabby headline on the magazine cover caught everyone's eye as they walked by.
Of a mechanical control, especially brakes or a clutch, responding too sharply or suddenly to input; overly sensitive. The car's grabby brakes caused it to lurch to a stop with the slightest touch of the pedal.