word
Kleptomaniac
Kleh-ptuh-MAY-nee-ak
/ˌklɛptʌˈmeɪniːæk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
kleptomaniac
Dictionary meaning
Someone with an irrational urge to steal in the absence of an economic motive.
Examples
- Kleptomaniacs cannot help themselves from stealing.
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