Vocabulary Entry

pickpocket

|noun • verb

noun

A thief who steals from pockets or bags.

Example Sentences

"The pickpocket skillfully took the wallet from the tourist's bag."

"She was warned to be careful of pickpockets in crowded areas."

"After the incident, he became more vigilant about pickpockets in the city."

verb

Example Sentences

"He tried to pickpocket the unsuspecting woman on the bus."

"It is illegal to pickpocket, and offenders can face serious penalties."

"They often work in pairs to distract their victims while one pickpockets."