Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

grand theft auto

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.92 in modern English

Syllables: grand theft au-to
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle.

American usage; Uncountable

Etymology

From grand theft (“aggravated theft”) + auto, apparently at first in law-enforcement lists.

Usage

American usage
Uncountable

Derived Forms

GTA

Synonyms

twoccing

Questions

What does grand theft auto mean?: The criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle.
Where does grand theft auto come from?: From grand theft (“aggravated theft”) + auto, apparently at first in law-enforcement lists.

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