ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Reverse-pickpocket

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Reverse-pickpocket is a verb meaning (transitive) To slip something into someone's pocket or pocketbook, without their knowledge, sometimes as a gesture of generosity.

Meaning

(transitive) To slip something into someone's pocket or pocketbook, without their knowledge, sometimes as a gesture of generosity.

Example Sentences

But when no one's watching he will slip hundreds inside palms and pocketbooks of poor people—reverse-pickpocket them—or bolt out of a car to help someone old hobble across the street.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pickpocket, back-pocket, pocket, reef, pick, sneak.

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