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Definition of skyjacking

skyjacking

/ˈskaɪˌdʒæk.ɪŋ/
sky · jack · ing
Plural:skyjackings
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skyjacking Lexical Profile

skyjacking Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The unlawful seizure and control of an aircraft in flight by force or threat of violence; an act of hijacking an airplane.

Example

"Stricter airport security protocols were introduced in the 1970s in response to a sharp rise in commercial skyjackings."

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• Rhymes for skyjacking

• Nearby Words

skyglow
skyjack
skyjacker
skyjacking
skykomish
skylab
skylark

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1960s as an American English blend of 'sky' and 'hijacking' following a wave of commercial aircraft seizures.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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