pickpocket

noun

pick·​pock·​et ˈpik-ˌpä-kət 

: a thief who picks pockets

Examples of pickpocket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But while our bodies can develop immunity to viruses, even the savviest of travelers can fall victim to pickpockets on their travels. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026

Police asked anyone with information about the pickpocket thefts to call 415-575-4444 or send a text to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. —Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 May 2026

The film centers on a pickpocket who survives by exploiting the desires of closeted men, until his detached worldview is upended when one of his marks returns seeking closeness rather than settling scores. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026

California Democrats talk about affordability like a pickpocket promising to help find your wallet. —Matt Klink, Daily News, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pickpocket

• skyrocket
• docket
• locket
• pocket
• rocket
• socket
• sprocket

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