Tagadukot (en. Pickpocket)
/taɡaˈdukot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who takes money or things from another person without their knowledge.
The pickpocket was caught in the act while extracting a wallet from the victim's bag.
Ang tagadukot ay nahuli sa akto habang kumukuha ng wallet mula sa bag ng biktima.
A person skilled in stealing by getting close to people.
He is known as a pickpocket in their area because of his agile movements.
Kilala siya bilang isang tagadukot sa kanilang lugar dahil sa kanyang mga mahuhusay na galaw.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pickpocket on the bus
A pickpocket operating inside a bus where passengers are busy.
tagadukot sa bus
be cautious of pickpockets
Be wary of people who might steal.
maingat sa mga tagadukot
Related Words
steal
The act of taking or stealing.
dukot
thief
A person who takes things that do not belong to them.
magnanakaw
Slang Meanings
Straightforward, no beating around the bush.
That's being tagadukot, just say what you want to say.
Tagadukot na 'yan, sabihin mo na kung anong gusto mong sabihin.
Fearless or without hesitation.
Come on, be tagadukot! Don't be afraid!
Sige na, tagadukot ka na! Huwag ka nang matakot!