burgle
Burgle (verb) means to break into a building and steal from it.
verb
1
To break into a building and steal from it.
2
(sport, informal) To take the ball fairly from another player.
"Foden did his job admirably. The fact that both City goals came from burgling possession in the final third indicated how successfully City managed collectively to disrupt Real’s buildup play."
— Jonathan Liew, Phil Foden stars to offer Manchester City glimpse of multiple futures (2020)
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Etymology
A back-formation from burglar, dating to 1867.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of burgle?
"burgle" (verb) means to break into a building and steal from it.
What is another word for burgle?
Other words for "burgle" include burglarize, heist, burglarise.
What are the different meanings of burgle?
"burgle" has 2 main meanings: 1. To break into a building and steal from it; 2. (sport, informal) To take the ball fairly from another player.
