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Definition of pickpocketing

pickpocketing

/ˈpɪkˌpɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/
pick · pock · et · ing
Plural:pickpocketings
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Past Simple:pickpocketed
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Past Participle:pickpocketed
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Present Participle:pickpocketing
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pickpocketing Lexical Profile

pickpocketing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or crime of stealthily stealing money or other valuables from a person's pockets or bag without their noticing.

Example

"Tourists in crowded transit hubs are often advised to keep their bags zipped to prevent pickpocketing."

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• verb

1

To steal money or valuables from a person's pockets or bag without their noticing (present participle of pickpocket).

Example

"Security cameras caught the suspect pickpocketing unsuspecting commuters on the subway platform."

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• Nearby Words

pickling
pickoff
pickpocket
pickpocketing
pickup
picky
picnic

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pickpocketing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pickpocketing
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