noun
jacking
JA-kihng
Jacking (noun) means slang for a robbery carried out in the street, especially by force or threat. Example: “Police reported another car jacking near the station.”
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Slang for a robbery carried out in the street, especially by force or threat.
"Police reported another car jacking near the station."
"The most common type of robberies by gang members is jackings, street robberies against persons. According to some gang members interviewed, jackings are not planned, but are rather crimes of opportunity."
— William B. Sanders, Gangbangs and Drive-Bys (1994)
How to use jacking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStreet slang for stealing something from someone, often violently, as in "carjacking."
When to use it
Informal slang, common in phrases like "carjacking."
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Rhymes for jacking
hacking
backing
lacking
sacking
racking
cracking
blacking
clacking
tracking
quacking
smacking
whacking
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Frequently asked questions
What does “jacking” mean?
The word “jacking” means slang for a robbery carried out in the street, especially by force or threat. In plain terms, street slang for stealing something from someone, often violently, as in "carjacking.".
How do you pronounce “jacking”?
“Jacking” is pronounced JA-kihng (/ˈd͡ʒækɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “jacking” in a sentence?
Here is “jacking” used in a sentence: “Police reported another car jacking near the station.”
What part of speech is “jacking”?
“Jacking” is a noun.
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