pocketing Meaning & Definition
What Does Pocketing Mean?
Pocketing is a noun that means The act of something being taken (usually illicitly purloined). It can also mean Material used for making pockets for clothing. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of pocket. As a verb, it means To put (something) into a pocket.
Pocketing: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pot and trouser |
| Plural | pocketings |
Pocketing Definition (Noun)
- The act of something being taken (usually illicitly purloined).
- Material used for making pockets for clothing.
- A structure resembling a pocket or pouch.
Pocketing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of pocket
Verb
- To put (something) into a pocket.
- To cause a ball to go into one of the pockets of the table; to complete a shot.
- To take and keep (something, especially money that is not one's own).
Record executives pocketed most of the young singer's earnings.
- To shoplift; to steal.
The thief was caught on camera pocketing the diamond.
- To put up with; to bear without complaint.
Synonyms of Pocketing
Pocketing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pocketing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Pocketing in a Sentence
Record executives pocketed most of the young singer's earnings.
The thief was caught on camera pocketing the diamond.
Word Forms & Grammar
pocketing (plural pocketings)
pocketing
Words That Rhyme With Pocketing
Quick Answers About Pocketing
Is pocketing a noun or a verb?
Pocketing is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for pocketing?
Words with a similar meaning to pocketing include pot and trouser. See the full list of pocketing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of pocketing?
The plural of pocketing is pocketings.