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jackings

/ˈd͡ʒækɪŋz/

jackings is the plural of jacking.

Meaning of jacking

Noun

jacking (plural jackings)

  1. (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

Phrases with jackings

Questions about jackings

What is jackings the plural of?
Jackings is the plural of jacking.
How do you pronounce jackings?
Jackings is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒækɪŋz/.

Words near jackings in the dictionary

  1. jacking it
  2. jacking off
  3. jacking point
  4. jacking points
  5. jacking up
  6. jackings
  7. Jackintosh
  8. jackknife
  9. jackknife clam
  10. jackknife clams
  11. jackknife switch

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