shoplifting
pronunciation
How to pronounce shoplifting in British English:
UK [ˈʃɒplɪftɪŋ]
How to pronounce shoplifting in American English:
US [ˈʃɑːplɪftɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
Word Origin
- shoplifting (n.)
- 1690s, "stealing of goods from a shop;" see shoplifter.
Example
- 1. Whether or not they boost sales , a friendly welcome is said to cut shoplifting .
- 2. As the country ages and grows poorer , this has led to a surge in petty crime , such as shoplifting by the elderly .
- 3. Most of the inmates have been convicted of shoplifting and theft , reflecting the financial pressures and lack of family support facing many older japanese amid a lengthy economic slump and fraying social cohesion .