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carjacking

[kahr-jak-ing]

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noun

the forcible stealing of a vehicle from a motorist.

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verb (used without object)

1.

to forcibly steal a vehicle from a motorist.

verb (used with object)

2.

to forcibly steal (a vehicle), or to victimize (a driver) in this way.

Origin:
1990-95; blend of car¹ + hijack

Related forms

car·jack·er, noun

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carjacking
noun
the violent theft of an occupied car

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