pocketing

[US]/[ˈpɒkɪtɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈpɑːkɪtɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Having pockets.
n.The act of putting something into a pocket.; The state of having pockets.; (Slang) Secretly taking money or goods for oneself, especially from a company or organization.
v.Putting something into a pocket.

Phrases & Collocations

pocketing money

pocketing change

pocketing suspicion

pocketing profits

pocketing the loss

pocketing evidence

pocketed cash

pocketing gains

pocketing valuables

pocketing blame

Example Sentences

he admitted to pocketing a few dollars from the cash register.

the child was caught pocketing candy from the store.

the politician was accused of pocketing funds meant for the community.

she pocketed the invitation and smiled, excited for the party.

he pocketed the small stone as a souvenir from the beach.

the waiter suspected someone was pocketing tips.

don't pocket the change; give it back to the cashier.

the company investigated allegations of executives pocketing profits.

he pocketed the pen and pretended to look for it.

she pocketed the map to consult later during the hike.

the security footage showed him pocketing the valuable necklace.

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