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shoplift

verb shop·lift \-ˌlift\

: to steal things from a shop or store

Full Definition of SHOPLIFT

intransitive verb
:  to steal displayed goods from a store
transitive verb
:  to steal (displayed goods) from a store
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Origin of SHOPLIFT

back-formation from shoplifter
First Known Use: 1820

Rhymes with SHOPLIFT

adrift, airlift, blueshift, chairlift, dead lift, downshift, face-lift, forklift, frameshift, gearshift, makeshift, redshift, sealift, shape-shift, short shrift, ski lift, snowdrift, spendthrift, spindrift, split shift, stick shift, swing shift, uplift, upshift
SHOPLIFT Defined for Kids

shoplift

verb shop·lift \ˈshäp-ˌlift\
shop·lift·edshop·lift·ing

Definition of SHOPLIFT for Kids

:  to steal merchandise on display in stores
— shop·lift·er \-ˌlif-tər\ noun

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