Cat-burglar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cat-burglar is a verb meaning (rare) To burglarize in the manner of a cat burglar.
Meaning
(rare) To burglarize in the manner of a cat burglar.
Example Sentences
Mr. Tuckerfield: Thank you, Mr. Shensky! Hey! These aren't my shoes! Angela: Of course not! You cat-burglared them! Officer Halcroft: Of course he didn't cat-burglar them, Angela. Because he had the wrong glasses on, Mr. Tuckerfield has been picking up stuff that isn't his by accident.
Word Forms
- cat-burglars
- cat-burglaring
- cat-burglared
Synonyms for cat-burglar
Depending on context, synonyms include cat-burglarize, cat-burgle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cat-burglarize, cuckoo, bandicoot, black-bag, blackbag, loaf.
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