pickpocket
US /ˈpɪkˌpɑː.kɪt/
UK /ˈpɪkˌpɑː.kɪt/
1.
pencopet
a person who steals from the pockets of unsuspecting victims in public places
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Be careful of pickpockets in crowded tourist areas.
Hati-hati terhadap pencopet di daerah wisata yang ramai.
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The police arrested a notorious pickpocket near the market.
Polisi menangkap seorang pencopet terkenal di dekat pasar.
1.
mencopet
to steal from someone's pocket or bag, typically without them noticing
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He tried to pickpocket the tourist's wallet.
Dia mencoba mencopet dompet turis itu.
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She was warned not to let anyone pickpocket her on the crowded train.
Dia diperingatkan agar tidak membiarkan siapa pun mencopetnya di kereta yang ramai.