word
Shoplifting
SHAH-plih-ftihng
/ˈʃɑːˌplɪftɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
shoplifting
Dictionary meaning
The act of stealing goods that are on display in a store.
Examples
- Shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting.
Synonyms: shrinkage
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