pignapper

English

Etymology

Blend of pig +‎ kidnapper.

Noun

pignapper (plural pignappers)

1. (humorous) A person who abducts a pig.
   • 2003, Herbert Lockwood, San Diego's Hysterical History, page 177:

     He bounded out of bed, grabbed his gun, aimed at a shadowy figure climbing out of the pen and fired. The pignapper fell to the ground. Rushing out to the pen, the gentleman placed the squealing piglet back in the pen and examined the thief.

   • 2014, Charlotte MacLeod, The Luck Runs Out:

     Surely the pignappers must realize Belinda's worth a great deal more as a breeder than as a barbecue.