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Definition of dognapping

dognapping

/ˈdɔːɡˌnæp.ɪŋ/
dog · nap · ping
Plural:dognappings
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• noun

1

The crime or act of stealing a dog from its rightful owner, especially for resale or to demand a ransom.

Example

"Local authorities issued a neighborhood alert after a series of French bulldog dognappings in the park."

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• Nearby Words

dogmatism
dognap
dognapper
dognapping
dogpile
dogsbody
dogsled

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a blend of "dog" and "kidnapping," where the second element ultimately derives from the 17th-century thieves' cant verb "nap," meaning to snatch or seize.

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