carjacking Meaning & Definition
What Does Carjacking Mean?
As a verb, carjacking means present participle and gerund of carjack. As a noun, it means The violent hijacking of a vehicle and sometimes its driver.
Quick Facts About Carjacking
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hijack |
| Plural | carjackings |
Carjacking Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of carjack
Carjacking as a Noun
- The violent hijacking of a vehicle and sometimes its driver.
Verb
- To steal an automobile forcibly from (someone).
Someone should carjack that pompous jerk and teach him a lesson!
- To forcibly steal (a vehicle).
These twerps have carjacked their last Mercedes.
Synonyms of Carjacking
Carjacking synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Carjacking
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Carjacking in a Sentence
Someone should carjack that pompous jerk and teach him a lesson!
These twerps have carjacked their last Mercedes.
Word Forms & Grammar
carjacking
carjacking (countable and uncountable, plural carjackings)
Words That Rhyme With Carjacking
Origin of Carjacking
Blend of car + hijacking.
Common Questions About Carjacking
Is carjacking a verb or a noun?
Carjacking is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for carjacking?
Close synonyms of carjacking are hijack. See the full list of carjacking synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of carjacking?
The plural of carjacking is carjackings.