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
- reverse-pickpockets
- reverse-pickpocketing
- reverse-pickpocketed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pickpocket, back-pocket, pocket, reef, pick, sneak.
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