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The zippered pockets are the chef’s kiss for travelers, helping prevent pickpockets or loose items from falling out.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
On the day before their Madison Square Garden appearance, the sisters were taking in the sights of New York City, visiting everything from Times Square — where a pickpocket made off with Kendra’s phone — to Union Square.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
These zipper locks add an extra level of difficulty in accessing your zippers, enough to disqualify you as an easy target for a quick pickpocket.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Designed to thwart thieves and keep pickpockets at bay, this sleek leather bag has a slash-proof lining, combination lock and adjustable locking straps that securely wrap around you, restaurant tables, beach chairs or carts.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 23 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1591, in the meaning defined above
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“Pickpocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pickpocket. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
pickpocket
noun
pick·pock·et
ˈpik-ˌpäk-ət
: a thief who steals from pockets and purses
Legal Definition
pickpocket
noun
pick·pock·et
: a thief who surreptitiously steals money or valuables from the pockets or person of an individual
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