Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gene-napper

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.10 in modern English

Syllables: gene--nap-per
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who appropriates DNA or other genetic material from another human being without permission with the intent of uncovering private information

Example Sentences

""No degree of personal vigilance can prevent gene-nappers from wreaking havoc in the private lives of others." -- Jacob M. Appel, American bioethicist, 'Gene-nappers,’ like identity thieves, new threat of digital age, 2009"

Inflected Forms

gene-nappers (plural)

Questions

What does gene-napper mean?: A person who appropriates DNA or other genetic material from another human being without permission with the intent of uncovering private information

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