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carjacking

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Noun — The crime of forcibly stealing a car, often while the driver is still inside.

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a carjacking incident attempted carjacking

Etymology

A blend of "car" and "hijacking."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “carjacking” mean?

The word “carjacking” means the crime of forcibly stealing a car, often while the driver is still inside. In plain terms, stealing a vehicle by force, usually while confronting the person driving it.

How do you use “carjacking” in a sentence?

Here is “carjacking” used in a sentence: “Police reported a spike in carjackings across the city last winter.”

What part of speech is “carjacking”?

“Carjacking” is a noun.

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