jacking en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈd͡ʒækɪŋ/
Meanings
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(colloquial) A street robbery.
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.
1994, William B. Sanders, Gangbangs and Drive-Bys:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jackings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
juice jacking · jacking point · car-jacking · jacking gear · car jacking · cryptojacking · pipejacking