Meaning & use
Pickpocketing
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The act of stealing from someone's pocket or bag without their knowledge.
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Tourists were warned about pickpocketing in the crowded market.
He was arrested for pickpocketing on the subway.
A note on using this word
Derived from 'pickpocket', a thief who steals from pockets or bags in crowds.
Words with a similar meaning
theftstealing
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