Hijacker Definition & Meaning

hijacker
noun
  1. a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
  2. someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination

"Hijacker" in song lyrics

See how hijacker is used in real songs:

  • "Body snatcher, head cracker, a car hijacker"
    Ganksta Nip — Psycho on the Loose
  • "peoppleonpeople hijacker"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "hijacker"

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