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Definition pocket in American English

pocket verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈpɑkɪt/
1

to put something into your pocket

Synonyms and related words
bag bed bottle
1.1

to put something into your pocket in order to steal it

Example

I'm sure I saw him pocketing your cell phone.

Synonyms and related words
steal walk off with rob
2

to take money for yourself that does not belong to you, especially when you are responsible for taking care of it

Example

He said the officials pocketed some of the taxes they collected.

Synonyms and related words
monetize claim back earn
3

to win or get an amount of money

Example

She pocketed a first prize check totaling $50,000.

Synonyms and related words
medal award carry off generate get get back
4

to hit a ball into a pocket in billiards or pool

Synonyms and related words
baize bar billiards billiards
Definition pocket in American English

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