English · Slang Attested

bump and jump

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A carjacking technique in which the criminal's vehicle strikes the victim's vehicle from behind, encouraging them to get out.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phương pháp cướp xe bằng cách va chạm từ phía sau

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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.

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