noun
hijacker
HEYE-ja-kuhr
Hijacker (noun) means a person who hijacks a vehicle or takes forcible control of something. Example: “The hijackers demanded the plane be flown to another country.”
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A person who hijacks a vehicle or takes forcible control of something.
"The hijackers demanded the plane be flown to another country."
How to use hijacker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who commits a hijacking.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hijackers
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The _____ demanded the plane be flown to another country.
Etymology
Formed from hijack plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for hijacker
acker
hacker
backer
Packer
cracker
slacker
blacker
attacker
nutcracker
linebacker
firecracker
safecracker
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hijacker” mean?
The word “hijacker” means a person who hijacks a vehicle or takes forcible control of something. In plain terms, someone who commits a hijacking.
How do you pronounce “hijacker”?
“Hijacker” is pronounced HEYE-ja-kuhr (/ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒækəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hijacker” in a sentence?
Here is “hijacker” used in a sentence: “The hijackers demanded the plane be flown to another country.”
What part of speech is “hijacker”?
“Hijacker” is a noun.
