phone-jack

verb

1. tr to steal the mobile phone from (a person)

Derived Forms

• ˈphone-ˌjacker, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of phone-jack¹

C21: phone ¹+ ( hi ) jack

Example Sentences

Inside-wire hookup would go from $28.50 to $36, and phone-jack installation from $9 to $14.

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