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cutpurse

/ˈkʌt.pɜːs/

/ˈkʌt.pɝːs/

Translations

cutpursenoun

cutpurses

/ˈkʌt.pɜːs/

/ˈkʌt.pɝːs/

The cutpurse was caught in the act at the crowded market.

Карманник был пойман с поличным на переполненном рынке.

Synonyms

cutpurseadjective

more cutpurse

Comp.

most cutpurse

Super.

/ˈkʌtpɜːs/

/ˈkʌtpɜrs/

Used attributively to describe something characteristic of or pertaining to a thief.

Synonyms

cutpursenoun

A thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others, typically in a crowded place.

The cutpurse was caught red-handed as he tried to steal a wallet from a commuter on the busy subway.

cutpurseadjective

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a thief; thievish.

With a cutpurse smile, he slipped through the crowd unnoticed.