noun
klepto
KLEHP-toh
Klepto (noun) means informal short form of "kleptomaniac," someone who compulsively steals. Example: “Her flatmates joked she was a klepto after she "borrowed" everyone's chargers.”
noun
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Informal short form of "kleptomaniac," someone who compulsively steals.
"Her flatmates joked she was a klepto after she "borrowed" everyone's chargers."
How to use klepto
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When to use it
Informal — a shortened, often joking version of "kleptomaniac."
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Word forms
- Plural
- kleptos
- Comparative
- more klepto
- Superlative
- most klepto
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Etymology
A clipped, casual form of "kleptomaniac."
Frequently asked questions
What does “klepto” mean?
The word “klepto” means informal short form of "kleptomaniac," someone who compulsively steals.
How do you pronounce “klepto”?
“Klepto” is pronounced KLEHP-toh (/ˈklɛptoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “klepto” in a sentence?
Here is “klepto” used in a sentence: “Her flatmates joked she was a klepto after she "borrowed" everyone's chargers.”
What part of speech is “klepto”?
“Klepto” is a noun.
