swiper
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8.1
- noun
- /ˈswaɪpər/
- Slang
- The thief was often called a swiper because he could steal wallets without anyone noticing.
Examples
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No swiping, you... you... swiper!
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You got to know you're a salami swiper.
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I know he was a swiper.
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They warned the children to be careful of a swiper who might snatch their toys while they played.
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After the shoplifting incident, the manager said they had to be vigilant against a swiper in the store.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who takes someone else's things without permission
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4.2
A person who steals wallets or phones from pockets and bags in crowds
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4.6
A person who takes things that belong to others without permission
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7.0
A person who quickly grabs things like phones or bags and runs away
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7.6
A person who secretly steals things without using force
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9.9
A person who often steals small things
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9.9
A person who steals money from people's pockets or purses in public places
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7.3
A person who steals small things without using force
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8.1
A person or group that arrives suddenly to take advantage and buy things quickly
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9.6
A person who steals things secretly
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9.9
A person who steals money and small things from other people's pockets or bags
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word swiper meaning a thief comes from the verb swipe, which also means 'to steal quickly'. So a swiper is someone who takes things with a fast, sneaky move.