tiger kidnap
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To abduct someone, or to hold someone hostage, in order to persuade someone else to assist in a crime.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tiger kidnap” mean?
To abduct someone, or to hold someone hostage, in order to persuade someone else to assist in a crime.
Is “tiger kidnap” formal or informal?
tiger kidnap is generally slang.