Basic Details
Word: Pickpocket
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who steals money or valuables discreetly from someone's pockets or bag, often in crowded places.
Synonyms: Thief, Stealer, Snatcher
Antonyms: Honest person, Law-abiding citizen
Idioms and Phrases
- Pickpocketing the moment: To take full advantage of a timely opportunity. Example: "She was pickpocketing the moment when she seized the chance to apply for her dream job."
- As sneaky as a pickpocket: Used to describe someone who is very clever and stealthy. Example: "He managed to get the surprise party organised as sneaky as a pickpocket without her finding out."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The busy market was a perfect place for the pickpocket to operate without being noticed.
Example 2: After losing her wallet to a pickpocket, she became more careful about where she kept her valuables.
Example 3: The police caught a pickpocket who had been stealing from tourists in the city centre.
Fun Fact
Did you know that pickpocketing has existed for hundreds of years and even has its own unique techniques, such as distraction and stealth, that were often used by skilled thieves in crowded areas?
Famous Quote
"The greatest thief this world has ever known is laziness." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pickpocket" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A person who steals from pockets
c) A kind of bag
d) A type of watch
Answer: b) A person who steals from pockets
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pickpocket"?
a) Thief
b) Clerk
c) Teacher
d) Chef
Answer: a) Thief
3. Which sentence uses "pickpocket" correctly?
a) The pickpocket opened the door for her.
b) She read a book about a pickpocket's adventures.
c) The pickpocket painted a beautiful landscape.
d) Being a pickpocket is a fun game.
Answer: b) She read a book about a pickpocket's adventures.
4. Which idiom means to take full advantage of a moment?
a) Pickpocketing the moment
b) Cold as a pickpocket
c) As busy as a bee
d) Cat's out of the bag
Answer: a) Pickpocketing the moment
5. What is the opposite of "pickpocket"?
a) Honest person
b) Bank manager
c) Shop owner
d) Magician
Answer: a) Honest person
