pickpocket

noun

pick·​pock·​et ˈpik-ˌpä-kət 

: a thief who picks pockets

Examples of pickpocket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With three compartments and a durable, water-resistant fabric, wear it under your clothing to safeguard against pickpockets. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

Unlike the card scams of previous years, this method executes a full transaction, delivering cash directly to an account controlled by the thief, kind of like a virtual pickpocket. —Paolo Dal Cin, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025

Other things to be prepared for: appropriate attire in certain settings, paying to use public restrooms across much of Europe, drinking culture in religious areas, and safety issues like pickpockets. —Essence, 12 Nov. 2025

Fackham Hall follows pickpocket Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe) who lands a job at English manor house Fackham Hall. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025

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