pickpocket
|pick-pock-et|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈpɪkˌpɑːkɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɪkˌpɒkɪt/
stealing from pockets
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pickpocket' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'piken' meaning 'to pick' and 'poket' meaning 'pocket'.
Historical Evolution
'piken' and 'poket' combined to form the word 'pickpocket' in Middle English, which has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to steal from a pocket', and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who steals from the pockets or bags of others in public places.
The pickpocket was caught in the act at the crowded market.
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Last updated: 2025/01/24 19:32