Put-Pocket

Synonyms of put-pocket

• thief
• pickpocket
• purse-snatcher

Antonyms of put-pocket

• law-abiding citizen
• honest person
• upright individual

Collocations of put-pocket

pick-pocket

Frequency: 80 %

The put-pocket was caught working with a pick-pocket at the train station.

wallet

Frequency: 70 %

She realized her wallet was missing after falling victim to a put-pocket.

steal

Frequency: 60 %

The put-pocket attempted to steal the tourist's phone without being noticed.

crime

Frequency: 50 %

Put-pocketing is considered a serious crime in many countries.

caught

Frequency: 45 %

The put-pocket was caught red-handed by the police.

Idiomatic Expressions for put-pocket

• Phrase: be a put-pocket
  Meaning: to be a skilled pickpocket who can subtly place items in someone's pocket without them noticing
  Usage: The master thief was known to be a put-pocket, able to steal valuables without anyone realizing.