Associations to the word «Pickpocket»
Noun
- Burglar
- Wallet
- Thief
- Sharper
- Prostitute
- Beggar
- Purse
- Gambler
- Fergus
- Barrington
- Vagabond
- Slang
- Tenement
- Dodger
- Rogue
- Robber
- Freedman
- Steal
- Criminal
- Whore
- Gang
- Accomplice
- Vendor
- Theft
- Twist
- Mozart
- Mob
- Oliver
- Murderer
- Policeman
- Crowd
- Throng
- Fraternity
- Fence
- Picking
- Charley
- Sidewalk
- Pouch
- Tourist
- Bates
- Subway
- Wu
- Ancient
- Keeper
- Victim
- Bag
- Grin
- Watch
- Exploit
- Street
- Crime
- Alley
- Carriage
- Skill
- Villain
- Police
- Carry
- Lift
- Somebody
- Smiling
- Pick
- Mate
- Confusion
- Confidence
- Belt
- Tommy
- Profession
- Money
- Pull
- Performer
Adjective
Wiktionary
PICKPOCKET, noun. One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.
PICKPOCKET, verb. To pick pockets; to steal.
Dictionary definition
PICKPOCKET, noun. A thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.