Cutpurse (Noun)
Meaning
A thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The crowded market was a haven for cutpurses, who preyed on unsuspecting tourists and locals alike.
- In the 18th century, cutpurses were a common problem in London's busy streets and alleys.
- The police were on the lookout for a notorious cutpurse who had been stealing wallets from commuters on the subway.
- As she walked through the crowded train station, Sarah felt a hand in her pocket and realized she had been targeted by a cutpurse.
- The cutpurse was caught on camera snatching a purse from a woman's shoulder in a busy shopping district.