tiger kidnap
n.— «“It isn’t a custody kidnap. He’s their child—no exes involved.” “A tiger then?” “Not a tiger either.” Tiger kidnaps meant ransom demands and the Peaches were not in an extortionist’s financial league.» —by Mo Hayder The Treatment Feb. 19, 2002. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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