gnomenapping

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A form of gnome-napping — A prank in which one steals a garden gnome and then either leaves it posed in a public place or photographs it in front of tourist locations.

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Meanings

noungnomenapping (countable and uncountable, plural gnomenappings)

plural gnomenappings

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of gnome-napping.

    gnomenappings created some fun stories and resulting online commentary during the past week.

    2005 June 10, Kim Spencer, “Gnomenapping stories bring large response from readers”, in The Tribune (Greely, Colorado)
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    The garden gnome spoofs the prank of “gnomenapping,” in which garden gnome statues are kidnapped and photographed at tourist sites.

    2013, Alison Plus, A+ Guide to Short Answer Essays, page 16

    From gnomenappings to photos with Willie Mays, to Bryce Harper's pool-selfie aesthetics, the Nationals had a busy month off the field.

    2016 August 8, Will Kubzansky, “Wire Taps: Joe Ross explains setback; Ben Revere uses football skills for catch; Bryce Harper diagnosed with stiff neck”, in Federal Baseball
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APA

gnomenapping. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gnomenapping

MLA

“gnomenapping.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gnomenapping. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gnomenapping,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gnomenapping.

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