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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishPetty theft, usually of small things taken a little at a time.

Common pairings

petty pilfering pilfering from the till

Word forms

pilferings plural

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Rhymes for pilfering

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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.