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

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

Learner’s notes

When to use it

Informal — a shortened, often joking version of "kleptomaniac."

Word forms

more klepto comparative, kleptos plural, most klepto superlative

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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.