hijacking meaning

UK US /ˈhaɪdʒækɪŋ/ 3 syllables

hijacking (noun): robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force.

Definition of hijacking

  1. robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force

    Synonyms: highjacking

    Type of: robbery

    Kinds: piracy

    Related forms: hijack

How to pronounce hijacking

hijacking is pronounced /ˈhaɪdʒækɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 26 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HI · words ending in NG · 9-letter words

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