Pilferer: meaning, definitions and examples
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pilferer
[ ˈpɪl.fər.ər ]
someone who steals in small quantities
A pilferer is a person who steals things, especially in small quantities or in a sneaky way. Pilferers often take items without being noticed, such as small amounts of money or personal belongings.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pilferer was caught stealing candy from the store.
- The office pilferer was sneaking supplies into his bag.
Translations
Translations of the word "pilferer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ladrão
🇮🇳 चोरी करने वाला
🇩🇪 Dieb
🇮🇩 pencuri
🇺🇦 злодій
🇵🇱 złodziej
🇯🇵 こそどろ
🇫🇷 voleur
🇪🇸 ladrón
🇹🇷 hırsız
🇰🇷 도둑
🇸🇦 لص
🇨🇿 zloděj
🇸🇰 zlodej
🇨🇳 小偷
🇸🇮 tat
🇮🇸 þjófur
🇰🇿 ұры
🇬🇪 მძარცველი
🇦🇿 oğru
🇲🇽 ladrón
Word origin
The word 'pilferer' originated in the late 16th century from the French word 'pelfrer', which means to steal or plunder. Over time, the term evolved to specifically refer to someone who steals in small quantities or in a sly manner. The act of pilfering has been a common form of theft throughout history, often associated with petty crimes and dishonest behavior.
See also: pilfer.