pickpocket

[US]/'pɪkpɒkɪt/
[UK]/'pɪkpɑkɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a thief who steals from the pockets or bags of people in public places

Example Sentences

The pickpocket was sent to prison for a year.

a pickpocket who ran foul of the law.

The pickpocket lifted my wallet.

The indignant passengers beat the pickpocket up.

The pickpocket pinched her purse and ran away.

pickpockets, formerly known by the denomination “cutpurse.”

Be careful of pickpockets when you’re on the underground in London.

Pickpockets relieved him of his money.

The pickpocket bolted when he saw the policeman.

The pickpocket was handed over to the police.

The old gentleman just stood there glaring at the pickpocket and did not say a word.

Shadow Dance: The cooldowns on Sap, Garrotte, Ambush, Cheap Shot, Premeditation, Pickpocket, and Disarm Trap are no longer increased while this ability is activated.

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