Carhopping: meaning, definitions and examples
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carhopping
[ หkษหrหhษp.ษชล ]
criminal activity
Carhopping refers to the act of jumping into an unlocked vehicle and stealing it or items inside. It is often considered a petty crime, but can escalate depending on the circumstances.
Synonyms
auto theft, vehicle theft.
Examples of usage
- The police are cracking down on carhopping in the neighborhood.
- He was arrested for carhopping after trying to steal a wallet from a parked car.
- Carhopping often occurs in areas with high foot traffic at night.
Translations
Translations of the word "carhopping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น carhopping
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐเคนเฅเคชเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Carhopping
๐ฎ๐ฉ carhopping
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐัั ะพะฟัะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ carhopping
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใผใใใใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท carhopping
๐ช๐ธ carhopping
๐น๐ท carhopping
๐ฐ๐ท ์นดํธํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฑ ููุจููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ carhopping
๐ธ๐ฐ carhopping
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝฆ่ทณ
๐ธ๐ฎ carhopping
๐ฎ๐ธ carhopping
๐ฐ๐ฟ carhopping
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แฐแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ carhopping
๐ฒ๐ฝ carhopping
Etymology
The term 'carhopping' is a combination of the word 'car' and the verb 'hop', which suggests a quick or sudden movement. The origins of carhopping can be traced back to the early days of automobile ownership when cars were commonly left unlocked and unattended. The term gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in association with youth culture and petty thefts. As cities became more populated and car ownership increased, incidents of carhopping rose, leading to a greater awareness of automobile security. The word reflects both the ease of access to cars and the impulsiveness of the act itself. Over the decades, carhopping has been depicted in various forms of media, highlighting its association with crime and the thrill-seeking behaviors of some individuals.