"brandjacking" meaning in English

See brandjacking in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Blend of brand + hijacking Etymology templates: {{blend|en|brand|hijacking}} Blend of brand + hijacking Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} brandjacking (uncountable)
  1. (Internet) The imposture of the online identity of another person or company. Wikipedia link: brandjacking Tags: Internet, uncountable Categories (topical): Internet
    Sense id: en-brandjacking-en-noun-0zc9EnoW Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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