noun
- plural of petnap; the act of stealing a pet, typically a dog or cat, often for ransom or resale.
Usage: informal; usually used in plural or as a mass noun
verb
- third-person singular present tense of petnap; to steal a pet.
Usage: informal
Examples
- The neighborhood has experienced several petnaps in recent months.
- She petnaps dogs from wealthy families and demands ransom.
- Police are investigating a series of petnaps in the downtown area.
- The family was devastated when their golden retriever petnaps occurred.
- Microchipping your pet can help prevent petnaps.
- He petnaps small breeds because they are easier to transport.