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How to pronounce “pilfer”
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Pronunciation guide for pilfer
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of pilfer with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 3 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done
Can you loan me $5 or just run and pilfer one
- Definition summary
- (ambitransitive) To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.
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How to pronounce pilfer
Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done

Can you loan me $5 or just run and pilfer one
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “pilfer”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- (ambitransitive) To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.
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