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- [klep-tuh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /ˌklɛp təˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/
- /ˌklep.təˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
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- [klep-tuh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /ˌklɛp təˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/
Definitions of kleptomania word
- noun kleptomania an irresistible impulse to steal, stemming from emotional disturbance rather than economic need. 1
- noun kleptomania A recurrent urge to steal, typically without regard for need or profit. 1
- noun kleptomania compulsion to steal 1
- noun kleptomania a strong impulse to steal, esp when there is no obvious motivation 0
- noun kleptomania an abnormal, persistent impulse or tendency to steal, not prompted by need 0
- noun kleptomania (psychology) a psychological disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsession with stealing without economic or material need. 0
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Origin of kleptomania
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; klepto- (combining form of Greek kléptēs thief) + -mania
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Parts of speech for Kleptomania
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exclamation
kleptomania popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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