Definitions
- Referring to someone who habitually puts things in their pockets, often without permission. - Talking about someone who is known for taking small items or souvenirs as a memento. - Describing someone who accidentally takes something that doesn't belong to them.
- Referring to someone who steals from people's pockets or bags, often in crowded public places. - Talking about a skilled thief who can take items from a person's pocket without being noticed. - Describing someone who engages in pickpocketing as a profession or criminal activity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to taking items from someone else's possession.
- 2Both words involve the use of hands to take something.
- 3Both words can be used to describe someone who takes things without permission.
- 4Both words can have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Pocketer may take items without intending to steal, while pickpocket always involves theft.
- 2Skill: Pickpocket implies a higher level of skill and experience than pocketer.
- 3Target: Pocketer may take items from anyone, while pickpocket specifically targets pockets or bags.
- 4Connotation: Pocketer can have a more innocent or accidental connotation, while pickpocket is always associated with criminal activity.
- 5Severity: Pickpocket is considered a more serious offense than pocketer.
Remember this!
Pocketer and pickpocket both involve taking items from someone else's possession, but the difference between the two is the intention and severity of the act. A pocketer may take items without intending to steal, while a pickpocket always involves theft and is considered a more serious offense. Additionally, pickpocket implies a higher level of skill and experience than pocketer, and specifically targets pockets or bags.
