Dognapping

//ˈdɒɡnæpɪŋ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A kidnapping or stealing of a dog owned by someone else, often done in order to sell it.

Etymology

Blend of dog + kidnapping.

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