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cracksman

noun

Definition of cracksman

as in cat burglar

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The character’s nickname, Big Pussy, is rumored to have originated during his time as a cat burglar.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026
The Nuggets are a cat burglar’s dream team.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026

Definition of cat burglar

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The owners of a bar in southwest suburban Frankfort say burglars hit their business again on Monday morning, leaving a huge mess behind.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026
Back in 2018, Tarantino reportedly awoke in the middle of the night to find two burglars inside his home.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of burglar

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Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies and specialist gangs have been replaced by ad hoc opportunists recruited through social media, pan-European police body Europol said last month.

— Reuters, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026
Authorities in France were seeking two thieves Tuesday who broke into the Renoir Museum in the French Riviera and stole two works by the 19th century Impressionist master, the local mayor said.

— Brian Dakss, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

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But in the meantime, on their nut-selling quest, Zuriko and Gela are unfortunately — though perhaps inevitably, given that in these parts Murphy’s law is the only one strictly observed — waylaid by highway robbers.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
The film, notable for seeing the robbers escape in Mini Coopers before the inevitable double-crossing took place between the co-conspirators, did well at the box office, grossing $176 million worldwide.

— Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

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