jacking

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒækɪŋ/
  • Rhymes: -ækɪŋ

Verb

jacking

1. present participle and gerund of jack

Noun

jacking (plural jackings)

1. (colloquial) A street robbery.
   • 1994, William B. Sanders, Gangbangs and Drive-Bys:

     The most common type of robberies by gang members is jackings, street robberies against persons. According to some gang members interviewed, jackings are not planned, but are rather crimes of opportunity.

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• car jacking
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