bump and jump
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Meaning · English
A carjacking technique in which the criminal's vehicle strikes the victim's vehicle from behind, encouraging them to get out.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bump and jump” mean?
A carjacking technique in which the criminal's vehicle strikes the victim's vehicle from behind, encouraging them to get out.
Is “bump and jump” formal or informal?
bump and jump is generally slang.