pickpocket (Meaning)

Wordnet

pickpocket (n)

a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places

Webster

One who steals purses or other articles from pockets.

The skillful pickpocket deftly snatched the wallet from the unsuspecting tourist's pocket.
In the bustling marketplace, pickpockets preyed upon the unaware, their nimble fingers working with precision.
The seasoned pickpocket had an uncanny ability to identify vulnerable targets and execute his schemes seamlessly.
The police were on high alert for pickpockets operating in the crowded subway system.
The detective carefully examined the belongings of the victim, suspecting the work of a skilled pickpocket.
The authorities apprehended a group of pickpockets who had been terrorizing street vendors.
The pickpocket's disguise allowed him to blend in with the crowd, making it difficult for victims to pinpoint him.
The traveler was alerted to the presence of pickpockets and kept a vigilant eye on his valuables.
The pickpocket escaped with a hefty sum, leaving the victim both angry and embarrassed.
The city implemented anti-pickpocketing measures, including increased surveillance and public awareness campaigns.

a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public placesOne who steals purses or other articles from pockets.

swindler, robber, ruffian, thug, racketeer,thief, hoodlum, gangster, hood, outlaw

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The skillful pickpocket deftly snatched the wallet from the unsuspecting tourist's pocket.

In the bustling marketplace, pickpockets preyed upon the unaware, their nimble fingers working with precision.

The seasoned pickpocket had an uncanny ability to identify vulnerable targets and execute his schemes seamlessly.

The police were on high alert for pickpockets operating in the crowded subway system.