How Do You Spell HIJACK?

Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪd͡ʒak] (IPA)

The word "hijack" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /ˈhaɪdʒæk/. The first part of the word, "hi", represents the sound /haɪ/, which is made up of the vowel sound /aɪ/ and the consonant sound /h/. The second part, "jack", is spelled with the sounds /dʒæk/, which are represented by the letters "j" and "ck". When spoken, the word has two syllables with the stress falling on the first syllable. This word is commonly used to describe the seizing of control of a vehicle or aircraft by force.

HIJACK Meaning and Definition

1. Hijack is a verb that refers to the act of seizing control or taking over something, typically by force or without authorization. The term is most commonly associated with the unauthorized taking of control over a means of transportation, such as an aircraft, ship, train, or vehicle, often for unlawful purposes. During a hijacking, the individual or group carrying out the act assumes control over the vehicle, its passengers, and sometimes its cargo, usually with the intent of making demands or furthering their own interests.

   In a broader sense, hijack can also be used to describe the unauthorized taking control or manipulation of any system or process, whether physical or digital. This can include instances of taking over a conversation or meeting to steer it in a different direction or altering the course of events for personal gain or political motives.

   The term hijack ultimately conveys the idea of forcibly or illicitly taking control of something that rightfully belongs to someone else, often with the aim of diverting it for one's own purposes. The act is generally seen as unlawful, dangerous, and a violation of the rights and safety of others involved.

Top Common Misspellings for HIJACK *

• hyjack 28.5714285%

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Other Common Misspellings for HIJACK

• havack
• hijact
• hijak
• qhiack
• hijackin
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• hamack
• hyrack
• hijaci
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• hijackk
• hiback
• hijackd
• GIACk
• hkjaah
• nimack
• siyack
• Humack
• hiccck
• Hizacu
• hijjak
• HKJCK
• Rimack
• pyjack
• pijack
• hiyjak
• oiack
• oiyack
• Sifack

Etymology of HIJACK

The word "hijack" originated in the late 1920s, specifically in the United States. It is a combination of "high" and "jacker".

The term "high" refers to the height of airplanes, as hijacking was initially associated with stealing planes. "Jacker" is derived from "hijacker", which was slang for a person who stole automobiles. The word "hijacker" itself likely comes from the term "hijackster", which was used to describe thieves who stole horse-drawn carriages in the 19th century.

Over time, the term "hijack" evolved to include the act of taking control of any vehicle or transportation means forcibly, rather than exclusively related to airplanes.

Similar spelling words for HIJACK

• hickok,
• hijacked,
• hijacker,
• hack,
• hickock,
• jack,
• hickox,
• Hijaz,
• Hisako,
• hijacks.

Plural form of HIJACK is HIJACKS

Conjugate verb Hijack

CONDITIONAL

I would hijack

you would hijack

he/she/it would hijack

we would hijack

they would hijack

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be hijacking

you would be hijacking

he/she/it would be hijacking

we would be hijacking

they would be hijacking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hijack

you would have hijack

he/she/it would have hijack

we would have hijack

they would have hijack

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been hijacking

you would have been hijacking

he/she/it would have been hijacking

we would have been hijacking

they would have been hijacking

FUTURE

I will hijack

you will hijack

he/she/it will hijack

we will hijack

they will hijack

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hijacking

you will be hijacking

he/she/it will be hijacking

we will be hijacking

they will be hijacking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hijacked

you will have hijacked

he/she/it will have hijacked

we will have hijacked

they will have hijacked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hijacking

you will have been hijacking

he/she/it will have been hijacking

we will have been hijacking

they will have been hijacking

IMPERATIVE

you hijack

we let´s hijack

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hijack

PAST

I hijacked

you hijacked

he/she/it hijacked

we hijacked

they hijacked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hijacking

you were hijacking

he/she/it was hijacking

we were hijacking

they were hijacking

PAST PARTICIPLE

hijacked

PAST PERFECT

I had hijacked

you had hijacked

he/she/it had hijacked

we had hijacked

they had hijacked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hijacking

you had been hijacking

he/she/it had been hijacking

we had been hijacking

they had been hijacking

PRESENT

I hijack

you hijack

he/she/it hijacks

we hijack

they hijack

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hijacking

you are hijacking

he/she/it is hijacking

we are hijacking

they are hijacking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hijacking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hijacked

you have hijacked

he/she/it has hijacked

we have hijacked

they have hijacked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hijacking

you have been hijacking

he/she/it has been hijacking

we have been hijacking

they have been hijacking

I would have hijacked

we would have hijacked

you would have hijacked

he/she/it would have hijacked

they would have hijacked