pilfer

Meanings

• Verb

  To steal small values or items surreptitiously.

  - "He pilfered some candies from the store."
  - "She pilfered a pen from her colleague's desk."

• Verb

  To take or obtain something unlawfully or by deception.

  - "The thief was caught pilfering in the mall."
  - "The employee was fired for pilfering company supplies."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈpɪl.fɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pilfer
filch , lift , snatch

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Variants

List of all variants of pilfer that leads to same result
pilfer , pilferable , pilferage , pilferages , pilfered , pilferer , pilferers , pilfering , pilferproof , pilfers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to pick up or lift,' from Middle English pilfen, pilfen. The sense of stealing developed in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pilfering' is derived from the Middle English word 'pilfen', which means 'to lift'.

2. In the 16th century, pilfering was considered a less serious crime than burglary or robbery, as it typically involved taking small items.

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Related Concepts

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1. Larceny: The crime of stealing someone else's property.

2. Theft: The unlawful taking of another's property.

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Culture

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In literature, pilfering is often depicted in works of crime and mystery genres. It is also used metaphorically to describe taking small advantages or opportunities.

How to Memorize "pilfer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of secretly lifting or taking something.
   - Imagine yourself sneaking away with a small item.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with stealing or taking things.
   - Link it to the idea of secrecy and deception.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Pick It From Elf's Shelf' to help remember the meaning of pilfer.

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