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pilfer (**필**퍼)to steal things of little value or in small quantities

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to steal things of little value or in small quantities

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪlfər/

Korean meaning: 소소한 물건을 조금씩 훔치다, 좀도둑질하다

Korean pronunciation: **필**퍼

Example Sentences

  • My roommate keeps pilfering my snacks from the fridge.
  • The security camera caught him pilfering pens from the reception desk.
  • She was accused of pilfering coins from the charity box.

pilfer

VERB

//ˈpɪlfər//

to steal things of little value or in small quantities

pilfer concept
💡 Concept

a person in casual clothes quietly reaches into someone's lunch bag on the counter, pulling out a small snack. They glance around nervously while slipping the item into their pocket. Earlier, they had already taken a few coins from a tip jar and some office supplies from a nearby desk. A coworker enters the break room from behind, beginning to notice the suspicious behavior. The person tries to act natural while still holding the stolen snack. someone stealing things of little value in small quantities

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpɪlfər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpɪlfə/

🌳Etymology

Rootpilfer

Origin

From Middle French pelfrer, originally meaning 'to divide spoils or booty among soldiers.' Over time, it evolved to mean stealing small items secretly.

🎵Rhyme

filtershelter
filter
shelter

🔗Collocations

pilfer from
pilfer supplies
pilfer money
pilfer goods
pilfer food

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My roommate keeps pilfering my snacks from the fridge.

The security camera caught him pilfering pens from the reception desk.

She was accused of pilfering coins from the charity box.

😄 Fun example

The squirrel has been pilfering birdseed from our feeder all week.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

stealswipefilchpurloinsnatch

Antonyms

returnrestoregive back

Related

theftlarcenyembezzleshoplifting

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