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Definition of carjack

carjack

/ˈkɑːr.dʒæk/
car · jack
Past Simple:carjacked
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Past Participle:carjacked
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Present Participle:carjacking
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carjack Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To steal an occupied automobile from its driver by using force or intimidation, or to rob a driver in this manner.

Example

"Police warned commuters to keep their doors locked at intersections after someone attempted to carjack a delivery driver."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

caringly
caringness
carissa
carjack
carjacker
carjacking
carl

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in 1991 as a blend of 'car' and 'hijack'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carjack. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carjack
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