noun
pilfering
Pilfering (noun) means the act of stealing small, usually low-value items. Example: “Staff pilfering from the stockroom had cost the shop thousands over the years.”
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The act of stealing small, usually low-value items.
"Staff pilfering from the stockroom had cost the shop thousands over the years."
How to use pilfering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPetty theft, usually of small things taken a little at a time.
Common pairings
petty pilfering
pilfering from the till
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Word forms
- Plural
- pilferings
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Staff _____ from the stockroom had cost the shop thousands over the years.
Rhymes for pilfering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “pilfering” mean?
The word “pilfering” means the act of stealing small, usually low-value items. In plain terms, petty theft, usually of small things taken a little at a time.
How do you use “pilfering” in a sentence?
Here is “pilfering” used in a sentence: “Staff pilfering from the stockroom had cost the shop thousands over the years.”
What part of speech is “pilfering”?
“Pilfering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of pilfering?
"pilfering" (noun) means the act of stealing small, usually low-value items.
