Definitions for hijack

hijack hi·jack

Spelling: [hahy-jak]
IPA: /ˈhaɪˌdʒæk/

Hijack is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 22 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 53 anagrams from letters in hijack (achijk).

Definitions for hijack

noun

  1. an act or instance or hijacking.

verb (used with object)

  1. to steal (cargo) from a truck or other vehicle after forcing it to stop:
  2. to rob (a vehicle) after forcing it to stop:
  3. to seize (a vehicle) by force or threat of force.
  4. to skyjack.

verb (used without object)

  1. to engage in such stealing or seizing.

Origin of hijack

1920-25, Americanism; back formation from hijacker

Word Value for hijack
Scrable

22

Words with friends

24

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