shoplifter
|shop/lift/er|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈʃɑːpˌlɪf.tər/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃɒpˌlɪf.tər/
(shoplift)
stealing from a store
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shoplifter' originates from the combination of 'shop' and 'lift,' where 'lift' meant 'to steal' in old slang.
Historical Evolution
'shoplifter' changed from the old English slang 'lift' meaning 'to steal' and eventually became the modern English word 'shoplifter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to steal from a shop,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/24 20:04