Catnapped: meaning, definitions and examples

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catnapped

 

[ ˈkætnæpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

theft of pets

Catnapped refers to the act of stealing a cat, usually for personal gain, such as selling the pet or using it for breeding purposes. This term is commonly used when discussing pet theft, particularly in cases where the cat is a beloved pet that has been taken from its owner. Catnapping can result in distress for both the cat and its owner, as well as legal consequences for the perpetrator.

Synonyms

animal abduction, cat theft, pet theft

Examples of usage

  • My neighbor's cat was catnapped last week.
  • There has been an increase in cases of catnapping in the area.
  • The police are investigating a series of catnappings.

Translations

Translations of the word "catnapped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sequestrado

🇮🇳 बिल्ली चुराई गई

🇩🇪 entführt

🇮🇩 diculik

🇺🇦 вкрадено

🇵🇱 porwany

🇯🇵 誘拐された

🇫🇷 enlevé

🇪🇸 secuestrado

🇹🇷 kaçırılmış

🇰🇷 유괴된

🇸🇦 مخطوف

🇨🇿 unesen

🇸🇰 unesený

🇨🇳 被绑架

🇸🇮 ukraden

🇮🇸 rændur

🇰🇿 ұрланған

🇬🇪 გატაცებული

🇦🇿 qaçırılmış

🇲🇽 secuestrado

Etymology

The word 'catnapped' is a blend of 'cat' and the suffix '-napped', derived from the word 'kidnapped', which means to abduct or take away someone unlawfully. The term 'kidnap' dates back to the late 17th century, originally used to refer to the abduction of children for ransom. By the late 20th century, the term 'catnapped' emerged in colloquial usage, reflecting societal concerns over pet theft. The increase in popularity of pet ownership, particularly of cats, along with rising reports of pet theft, led to the creation of this playful yet serious term. 'Catnapping' captures the idea of a beloved cat being taken from its home, often evoking sympathy and urgency in the community to help locate the missing pet.