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- [pik-pok-it]
- /ˈpɪkˌpɒk ɪt/
- /ˈpɪkˌpɒk.ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pik-pok-it]
- /ˈpɪkˌpɒk ɪt/
Definitions of pickpocket word
- noun pickpocket a person who steals money, wallets, etc., from the pockets of people, as in crowded public places. 1
- verb with object pickpocket to steal (a wallet, money, etc.) in the manner of a pickpocket. 1
- verb with object pickpocket to steal from (a person) in the manner of a pickpocket. 1
- noun pickpocket thief 1
- countable noun pickpocket A pickpocket is a person who steals things from people's pockets or bags in public places. 0
- noun pickpocket a person who steals from the pockets or handbags of others in public places 0
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Origin of pickpocket
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; pick1 + pocket
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Parts of speech for Pickpocket
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pickpocket popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pickpocket usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pickpocket
verb pickpocket
noun pickpocket
- despoiler — to strip of possessions, things of value, etc.; rob; plunder; pillage.
- forager — food for horses or cattle; fodder; provender.
- foragers — food for horses or cattle; fodder; provender.
- grafter — the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of one's position or influence in politics, business, etc.
- grafters — the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of one's position or influence in politics, business, etc.
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