grand theft auto

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle.

Word forms

grand theft auto

Etymology

From grand theft (“aggravated theft”) + auto (“automobile”), apparently at first in law-enforcement lists.

Synonyms

Derived words

GTA
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