Meaning & Definition of Pickpocket in English
English⟶
Pickpocket
/pɪkpɑkət/
noun
1. A thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
synonym:
- pickpocket,
- cutpurse,
- dip
Examples of using
The only one who enjoys a crowded subway car is a pickpocket.
The police arrested the pickpocket in the act.
Some brave passengers caught the pickpocket and turned him over to the police.