Definition

A person who steals dogs, often for profit or illegal purposes.

Example

The police are searching for the dognapper who took my neighbor's dog.

Conversation

Did you hear about that dognapper in the neighborhood?

Yeah, it's so scary! I can't believe someone would do that.

I know, right? I really hope they catch the dognapper soon.

Me too! We should keep an eye out for our pets.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dognapper → It is formed from "dog" (from Old English *docga*, meaning a type of dog) and "napper" (from the verb "to nap", meaning to steal). The word "dognapper" refers to someone who steals dogs.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'steals' ('napper') a 'dog' — that's why a dognapper is someone who takes dogs away.

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