klepto
1 of 2noun
klep·to ˈklep-(ˌ)tō 
plural kleptos
: kleptomaniac
klepto-
2 of 2combining form
: stealing : theft
kleptomania
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Scott Burns, Dallas News, 23 June 2020 The first trilogy borrowed greedily from Flash Gordon and Japanese samurai movies, and set a precedent for future klepto-cinema. Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, 20 Dec. 2017
Noun
What could be worse than the klepto-managers of Wall Street? Scott Burns, Dallas News, 23 June 2020 The first trilogy borrowed greedily from Flash Gordon and Japanese samurai movies, and set a precedent for future klepto-cinema. Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, 20 Dec. 2017 Word History
Etymology
Combining form
Greek, from kleptein to steal; akin to Goth hlifan to steal, Latin clepere
First Known Use
Noun
1953, in the meaning defined above
klepto
noun
as in kleptomaniac
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- kleptomaniac
- embezzler
- thief
- burglar
- grafter
- pickpocket
- housebreaker
- pilferer
- shoplifter
- robber
- safecracker
- cutpurse
- stealer
- picklock
- pincher
- cracksman
- sneak thief
- cat burglar
- kidnapper
- looter
- plunderer
- abductor
- pillager
- kidnaper
- bandit
- carjacker
- smuggler
- hijacker
- pirate
- skyjacker
- ravisher
- rustler
- purloiner
- larcenist
- highwayman
- dip
- footpad
- despoiler
- ransacker
- poacher
