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pickpocket in Malay

penyeluk saku

/ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/

pickpocket in Malay: penyeluk saku. In English, pickpocket means one who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.

Malay words for pickpocket

one who steals from the pocket of a passerby
penyeluk saku

English meaning of pickpocket

  1. noun One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.
  2. verb To pick pockets; to steal.

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Questions about pickpocket in Malay

What is the meaning of pickpocket in Malay?
Pickpocket in Malay is penyeluk saku.
Apakah maksud pickpocket dalam bahasa Melayu?
Pickpocket: penyeluk saku.
What does pickpocket mean in English?
Pickpocket means one who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.

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