pickpocket (**픽**팍킷) — a 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
a person who steals from other people's pockets, especially in crowded places
The pickpocket in the thicket steals the ticket!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기에 'pick'(따다, 훔치다)과 'pocket'(주머니)이 결합하여 만들어진 단어입니다. 원래는 주머니에서 동전을 하나씩 '따내는' 행위를 묘사했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Police installed security cameras in areas known for pickpocket activity.”
“She was so paranoid about pickpockets that she sewed her pockets shut and forgot where she put her keys.”
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