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jackroller

/ˈdʒækˌrəʊlə/

/ˈdʒækˌroʊlər/

jackrollernoun

jackrollers

/ˈdʒækˌrəʊlə/

/ˈdʒækˌroʊlər/

Translations

The jackroller was caught by the police after a series of thefts.

Грабитель был пойман полицией после серии краж.

Additional translations

уличный грабитель

Definitions

A street robber who preys on vulnerable victims, especially those who are drunk or unconscious.

The police arrested a jackroller who had been mugging intoxicated people outside bars.

South Africa, derogatory: A gang member who abducts and sexually assaults women.

Community activists marched to protest the violence committed by jackrollers.

Synonyms

jackrolleradjective

more jackroller

Comp.

most jackroller

Super.

/ˈdʒækˌrəʊlə/

/ˈdʒækˌroʊlər/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'jackroller gang').

Definitions

Attributive: relating to or characteristic of jackrollers.

Residents demanded better protection from jackroller attacks.

Synonyms