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pickpocket


pick·pock·et

noun \ˈpik-ˌpä-kət\

Definition of PICKPOCKET

: a thief who picks pockets
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First Known Use of PICKPOCKET

1591

Rhymes with PICKPOCKET

air pocket, dame's rocket, deep pocket, patch pocket, skyrocket, slash pocket, vest-pocket, wall rocket, watch pocket

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