hijacking

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /-ər/
- /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /-ər/

Definitions of hijacking word

noun hijacking Present participle of hijack. 1
noun hijacking seizing of a plane, etc. 1
noun hijacking appropriation: of idea, plan 1
noun hijacking the act or an instance of hijacking 0
noun hijacking The act of one who hijacks; the seizure of vehicles. 0
noun hijacking The instance of such an act; the seizure of a vehicle. 0

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Parts of speech for Hijacking

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hijacking popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for hijacking

noun hijacking

bootlegging — alcoholic liquor unlawfully made, sold, or transported, without registration or payment of taxes.
piracy — software piracy
highjacking — Present participle of highjack.
swashbuckling — characteristic of or behaving in the manner of a swashbuckler.
freebooting — to act as a freebooter; plunder; loot.

All 8 Synonyms of hijacking