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pickpocket

[ˈpɪk.pɒt]

pickpocket Definition

a person who steals money, wallets, etc. from people's pockets, especially in a crowd.

Using pickpocket: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pickpocket" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pickpocket stole my wallet on the train.

  • Example

    He was caught by the police for being a pickpocket.

  • Example

    She lost her phone to a pickpocket in the busy market.

pickpocket Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pickpocket

Phrases with pickpocket

  • a person who makes a living by stealing from people's pockets, especially in crowded areas

    Example

    The city is notorious for its professional pickpockets.

  • pickpocket-proof

    designed or made in a way that makes it difficult for pickpockets to steal from it

    Example

    The new backpack I bought is pickpocket-proof with hidden zippers and locks.

  • pickpocketing gang

    a group of people who work together to steal from people's pockets, especially in crowded areas

    Example

    The police arrested a pickpocketing gang that had been operating in the city for months.

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Summary: pickpocket in Brief

'Pickpocket' [ˈpɪk.pɒt] refers to a person who steals money, wallets, etc. from people's pockets, especially in a crowd. It is often used to describe professional thieves who make a living by pickpocketing. The term 'pickpocket-proof' describes items that are designed to prevent pickpocketing, while 'pickpocketing gang' refers to a group of people who work together to steal from people's pockets.