petnapping

or pet·nap·ing

[ pet-nap-ing ]

noun
  1. the stealing of a pet, as for resale or ransom.

Origin of petnapping

1
An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; pet1 + -nap + -ing1

Other words from petnapping

  • petnapper, petnaper, noun

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