trafficking — the action of dealing or trading in something illegal, especially drugs or people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of dealing or trading in something illegal, especially drugs or people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The detective discovered that the ice cream truck was actually trafficking stolen smartphones.
- International cooperation is essential to prevent trafficking across borders.
- The pizza delivery guy was arrested for trafficking exotic pets in his delivery bags.
trafficking
NOUN[/ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/]
the action of dealing or trading in something illegal, especially drugs or people
the action of dealing or trading in something illegal, especially drugs or people
Trafficking dealers caught panicking, mimicking innocence!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 16th-century French 'trafiquer,' meaning 'to trade' or 'conduct business.' Originally denoting legitimate commercial exchange, the term gradually acquired associations with illicit or unlawful trade, particularly in contraband goods.
Breakdown
traffic (trade, commerce) + -ing (suffix forming gerunds and present participles, indicating the action or process). The base 'traffic' itself comes from French 'trafic,' ultimately from Italian 'traffico.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The detective discovered that the ice cream truck was actually trafficking stolen smartphones.”
“International cooperation is essential to prevent trafficking across borders.”
“The pizza delivery guy was arrested for trafficking exotic pets in his delivery bags.”
“The government implemented strict laws against wildlife trafficking.”
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