1. To seize illegally while in transit, as cargo, vehicles, etc. {they forgot airplanes... and hey, I like that phrase..."to seize illegally" I'd like to seize illegally some of Miss Jayne's cookies right about now.
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2. To hold up and rob (a truck, etc.) {what about ships?...there again...I haven't rightly heard of anyone hijacking a truck at least lately...why do they keep saying truck? how old is this dictionary? ...revised in 83 it says. OH wow...did you hear that? A baby rooster crowed!}
also spelled highjack...orig. from hoboes who hailed their victim with "Hi Jack." {oh that is so funny...you learn something every day... "Hi Jack!
I was thinking that Einstein the wonderchicken might like his nails painted... and I've still got some lovely pink easter egg coloring. What do you think? Punk rock Chickens???
OK OK, kidding of course but thats why we are guilty of hijacking...