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Definition of pilferer

pilferer

/ˈpɪl.fɚ.ɚ/
pil · fer · er
Plural:pilferers
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pilferer Lexical Profile

pilferer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who steals things of relatively small value or in small quantities, often repeatedly and furtively.

Example

"The store manager installed additional security cameras to deter the office supply pilferer."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

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pilgrim
pilgrimage
piling

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'pilfer', which entered English in the 16th century from the Anglo-Norman 'pelfrer' (to rob or plunder), related to 'pelfre' (booty or spoils), combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

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