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- [seyf-krak-er]
- /ˈseɪfˌkræk ər/
- /ˈseɪf.krækə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [seyf-krak-er]
- /ˈseɪfˌkræk ər/
Definition of safecracker word
- noun safecracker a person who breaks open safes to rob them. 1
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Origin of safecracker
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1930-35; safe + cracker
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Parts of speech for Safecracker
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safecracker popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
safecracker usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for safecracker
noun safecracker
- burglar — A burglar is a thief who enters a house or other building by force.
- burglary — If someone commits a burglary, they enter a building by force and steal things. Burglary is the act of doing this.
- despoiler — to strip of possessions, things of value, etc.; rob; plunder; pillage.
- filcher — to steal (especially something of small value); pilfer: to filch ashtrays from fancy restaurants.
- forager — food for horses or cattle; fodder; provender.
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