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carjack

car·jack

UK/ˈkɑː(ɹ).dʒæk/ US/ˈkɑɹ.d͡ʒæk/ uncommon

verb

1.

take someone''s car from him by force, usually with the intention of stealing it

  • “My car was carjacked last night!”

Origin

* Blend of car + hijack

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