pickpocketing
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3.7
- noun
- /ˈpɪkˌpɒkɪtɪŋ/
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carterismo
- She rarely spoke of her own grandfather—a Welshman sentenced for pickpocketing—except to say he had a fine sense of humor and came good in the end.
- theft and pickpocketing
And they basically survive by either pickpocketing, going through junk yards and pawning things.
- And they basically survive by either pickpocketing, going through junk yards and pawning things.
Examples
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And they basically survive by either pickpocketing, going through junk yards and pawning things.
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My earliest Australian ancestor, my great-great-grandfather, was sentenced to seven years for pickpocketing.
Fiction book (2001) -
She has been wearing a set of artificial arms, hollow inside, which she can leave folded on her lap misleadingly while she goes about her pickpocketing.
Fiction book (2002) -
Nonetheless, in daily experience, the figure of outsider/researcher may be vulnerable, as shown earlier, to pickpocketing, pranks, and jokes about the "serious" matter of marriage, which underline the negotiable quality of this relationship.
Academic text (1993) -
The police warned tourists to be vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.
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Stories of pickpocketing often highlight how quickly a thief can strike without being noticed.
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Many street performers in the city distract onlookers while accomplices engage in pickpocketing.
Synonyms
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1.1
An act of taking someone else's property without permission to keep it
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1.0
Taking something that belongs to another person without permission
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7.5
Stealing small items from a store or workplace, often done repeatedly
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Etymology
Pickpocketing comes from two simple words: pick meaning 'to take or pull out quickly' and pocket meaning 'a small bag in clothing'. It gives a clear image of quietly taking something from someone's pocket, which is why pickpocketing means stealing from pockets or bags.