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dognapping

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈdɒɡnæpɪŋ/
  • General-American: /ˈdɔɡnæpɪŋ/
  • cot-caught-merger: /ˈdɑɡnæpɪŋ/

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of dog + kidnapping.