Pickpocket
noun
A person who takes things out of other people's pockets or bags, especially in a crowd, without them noticing.
He was arrested for being a pickpocket in the subway.
Often appears as...
- skilled pickpocket
- professional pickpocket
noun
A person who takes things out of other people's pockets or bags, especially in a crowd, without them noticing.
He was arrested for being a pickpocket in the subway.
Often appears as...
- skilled pickpocket
- professional pickpocket
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context Usage
Used to discuss types of theft involving stealth, not violence or threats.
The tourist spots are full of pickpockets.
Pro Tip 2/3Stealthy Connotation
Implies secrecy and skill, as the theft goes unnoticed.
A nimble pickpocket can swipe a wallet without a single notice.
Pro Tip 3/3Crowded Places
Often mentioned in the context of places where people are likely to be distracted.
During the festival, keep an eye on your belongings to avoid pickpockets.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Usage
Used to discuss types of theft involving stealth, not violence or threats.
The tourist spots are full of pickpockets.
Pro Tip 2/3Stealthy Connotation
Implies secrecy and skill, as the theft goes unnoticed.
A nimble pickpocket can swipe a wallet without a single notice.
Pro Tip 3/3Crowded Places
Often mentioned in the context of places where people are likely to be distracted.
During the festival, keep an eye on your belongings to avoid pickpockets.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Usage
Used to discuss types of theft involving stealth, not violence or threats.
The tourist spots are full of pickpockets.
Pro Tip 2/3Stealthy Connotation
Implies secrecy and skill, as the theft goes unnoticed.
A nimble pickpocket can swipe a wallet without a single notice.
Pro Tip 3/3Crowded Places
Often mentioned in the context of places where people are likely to be distracted.
During the festival, keep an eye on your belongings to avoid pickpockets.
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Video examples
The art of misdirection...
you still have a clock on the front. So, without looking at your phone, what time was it? You just looked at your clock, right? Interesting idea. Let's take that a step further with a game of trust. Close your eyes. I realize I'm asking you to do that while you just heard there's a pickpocket in the room, but close your eyes.
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Not Afraid to Ask for...
in fact no they weren't tourists at all come on instead of watching the students helping a lost couple with directions you were watching a couple of pickpockets helping
Video examples
The art of misdirection...
you still have a clock on the front. So, without looking at your phone, what time was it? You just looked at your clock, right? Interesting idea. Let's take that a step further with a game of trust. Close your eyes. I realize I'm asking you to do that while you just heard there's a pickpocket in the room, but close your eyes.
Video examples
Not Afraid to Ask for...
in fact no they weren't tourists at all come on instead of watching the students helping a lost couple with directions you were watching a couple of pickpockets helping
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Quote examples
Harry Houdini
Hungarian Entertainer
A common pickpocket trick is for the operator to carry a shawl or overcoat carelessly over the left arm, and to take a seat on the right side of the person they intend to rob in a streetcar or other vehicle.
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Karthi
Indian Actor
Since one of my roles is that of a con man, I actually mingled with a few pickpockets in north Chennai to get a hang of their body language and mindset.
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Margot Robbie
Australian Actress
I have been robbed a bunch of times. And now that I know how to pickpocket, I understand why I have been pickpocketed so many times.
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Harry Houdini
Hungarian Entertainer
It is needless to say that women make the most patient as well as the most dangerous pickpockets.
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Harry Houdini
Hungarian Entertainer
The pickpocket is usually very well dressed and of prepossessing appearance.
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Harry Houdini
Hungarian Entertainer
Pickpockets either work alone or in pairs, or what is called a mob.
Quote examples
Harry Houdini
Hungarian Entertainer
A common pickpocket trick is for the operator to carry a shawl or overcoat carelessly over the left arm, and to take a seat on the right side of the person they intend to rob in a streetcar or other vehicle.
Quote examples
Karthi
Indian Actor
Since one of my roles is that of a con man, I actually mingled with a few pickpockets in north Chennai to get a hang of their body language and mindset.
Quote examples
Margot Robbie
Australian Actress
I have been robbed a bunch of times. And now that I know how to pickpocket, I understand why I have been pickpocketed so many times.
Quote examples
Harry Houdini
Hungarian Entertainer
It is needless to say that women make the most patient as well as the most dangerous pickpockets.
Quote examples
Harry Houdini
Hungarian Entertainer
The pickpocket is usually very well dressed and of prepossessing appearance.
Quote examples
Harry Houdini
Hungarian Entertainer
Pickpockets either work alone or in pairs, or what is called a mob.
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