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pickpocketa person who steals from other people's pockets, especially in crowded places

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person who steals from other people's pockets, especially in crowded places

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪkˌpɑːkɪt/

Korean meaning: 소매치기, 다른 사람의 주머니에서 물건을 훔치는 사람

Korean pronunciation: **픽**팍킷

Example Sentences

  • The magician used to be a pickpocket before he learned to steal hearts instead of wallets.
  • Always keep your valuables in a secure place when traveling to avoid pickpockets.
  • The pickpocket was so bad at his job that he accidentally returned more money than he stole.

pickpocket

NOUN

//ˈpɪkˌpɑːkɪt//

a person who steals from other people's pockets, especially in crowded places

pickpocket concept
💡 Concept

a person who steals from other people's pockets, especially in crowded places

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pickpocket rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The pickpocket in the thicket steals the ticket!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpɪkˌpɑːkɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpɪkˌpɒkɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootpick + pocket

Origin

16세기에 'pick'(따다, 훔치다)과 'pocket'(주머니)이 결합하여 만들어진 단어입니다. 원래는 주머니에서 동전을 하나씩 '따내는' 행위를 묘사했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

ticketcricketthicket
ticket
cricket
thicket

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The magician used to be a pickpocket before he learned to steal hearts instead of wallets.

Always keep your valuables in a secure place when traveling to avoid pickpockets.

😄 Fun example

The pickpocket was so bad at his job that he accidentally returned more money than he stole.

Police installed security cameras in areas known for pickpocket activity.

😄 Fun example

She was so paranoid about pickpockets that she sewed her pockets shut and forgot where she put her keys.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

thiefburglarpurse snatcherstreet thiefpetty criminal

Antonyms

benefactordonorgiver

Related

shopliftermuggerburglarpockettheftcrimesecuritywallet