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grand theft auto

grand theft auto noun: the criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle.

Noun

grand theft auto (uncountable)

  1. (US) The criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle.
    Synonyms:
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Synonyms of grand theft auto

Origin of grand theft auto

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

Words formed from grand theft auto

Questions about grand theft auto

What does grand theft auto mean?
Grand theft auto means the criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle.
What part of speech is grand theft auto?
Grand theft auto is a noun.

Words near grand theft auto in the dictionary

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