English Explanatory Dictionary

dognapping

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A kidnapping or stealing of a dog owned by someone else, often done in order to sell it.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɒɡnæpɪŋ/ /ˈdɔɡnæpɪŋ/ /ˈdɑɡnæpɪŋ/

Word forms

dognapping dognappings

Etymology

Blend of dog + kidnapping.

Related words

dognap dognapper
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