hijacker
Translation
hijacker
Examples
The hijacker demanded a ransom.
The hijacker demanded a ransom.
Police negotiated with the hijackers for hours.
Police negotiated with the hijackers for hours.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) hijacker (noun) The hijacker demanded a ransom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kidnapper, abductor, terrorist
Etymology
From the verb 'hijack' plus the agent suffix '-er'. The origin of 'hijack' itself is uncertain, possibly from American underworld slang.
Memory Tips
Think 'high' + 'jack' (to take control of). Someone who takes control of a vehicle, often at a 'high' altitude like a plane.