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Definition of carjacker

carjacker

/ˈkɑːrˌdʒæk.ər/
car · jack · er
Plural:carjackers
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carjacker Lexical Profile

carjacker Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A criminal who forcibly steals an occupied motor vehicle from its driver, typically using threats, intimidation, or violence.

Example

"Security footage from the parking garage helped police identify and apprehend the carjacker within hours."

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• Nearby Words

caringness
carissa
carjack
carjacker
carjacking
carl
carless

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in 1991 as a blend of 'car' and 'hijacker', originally popularized by news media reporting in Detroit, Michigan.

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