Carjacked: meaning, definitions and examples
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carjacked
[ kɑrˈdʒækt ]
criminal activity
Carjacked refers to the act of forcibly taking a vehicle from its owner, typically through threats or violence. This term is often used in the context of car theft where the thief uses intimidation or strong-arm tactics to steal the car while the owner is present.
Synonyms
auto theft, car theft, vehicle theft.
Examples of usage
- The man was carjacked at gunpoint in the parking lot.
- She survived being carjacked on her way home from work.
- The police reported an increase in carjacked incidents in the city.
Translations
Translations of the word "carjacked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carjackeado
🇮🇳 कारजैक किया गया
🇩🇪 aus dem Auto geraubt
🇮🇩 dirampok mobil
🇺🇦 викрадено автомобіль
🇵🇱 skradziony samochód
🇯🇵 車を奪われた
🇫🇷 voiture volée
🇪🇸 coche robado
🇹🇷 araba çalındı
🇰🇷 차를 도난당한
🇸🇦 سرقة السيارة
🇨🇿 ukradené auto
🇸🇰 ukradnuté auto
🇨🇳 被抢劫的汽车
🇸🇮 ukradeno vozilo
🇮🇸 bíll rænt
🇰🇿 автокөлік ұрланған
🇬🇪 მანქანა გაძარცვეს
🇦🇿 maşın qaçırılıb
🇲🇽 auto robado
Etymology
The word 'carjack' originated in the United States in the early 1990s. It is a combination of the words 'car' and 'hijack'. The term 'hijack' itself comes from the 1920s, which originally referred to the act of robbing a cargo vehicle, and it is thought to be derived from a slang term 'hi-jack', meaning to seize or take over a vehicle or cargo. As car theft became more prevalent, especially in urban areas, the specific term 'carjacking' emerged to describe this criminal act where a driver is attacked and robbed of their vehicle, often at gunpoint or with the use of intimidation. Carjacking has since become a significant concern for law enforcement agencies and owners alike, leading to discussions around safety measures and legal ramifications.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,591, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.