Pocketed Meaning in English

word · lemma: pocket

US

ˈpɑkətɪd

PAH-kuh-tid

UK

pˈɒkɪtɪd

POK-it-id

Definition

'Pocketed' means put something into a pocket, or, informally, to take or keep money—sometimes dishonestly.

Usage & Nuances

Often used literally for putting objects in a pocket, but in news or informal conversation, 'pocketed' can mean stealing or dishonestly keeping money ('pocketed the cash'). Common in crime and sports contexts (snooker: 'pocketed the ball').

• Spanish: guardó (en el bolsillo) - embolsó (dinero ilícitamente) - metió en el bolsillo
• Portuguese (BR): colocou no bolso - embolsou (dinheiro de forma desonesta)
• Portuguese (PT): meteu no bolso - embolsou (dinheiro de forma indevida)
• Chinese (Simplified): 装进口袋 - 贪污 (钱)
• Chinese (Traditional): 裝進口袋 - 貪汙 (錢)
• Hindi: जेब में डाला - हड़प लिया (ग़ैरक़ानूनी पैसा)
• Arabic: وضع في الجيب - اختلس (مال)
• Bengali: পকেটস্থ করা - আত্মসাত করা
• Russian: положил в карман - присвоил
• Japanese: ポケットに入れた - 着服した
• Vietnamese: bỏ vào túi - biển thủ
• Korean: 주머니에 넣었다 - 횡령했다
• Turkish: cebine koydu - zimmetine geçirdi
• Urdu: جیب میں ڈال لیا - ہڑپ کر لیا
• Indonesian: memasukkan ke saku - menggelapkan

Example Sentences

He pocketed the coins and left the store.

basic

She pocketed her phone before getting on the bus.

basic

The player pocketed the last ball and won the game.

basic

He quietly pocketed the extra change when no one was looking.

natural

The accountant pocketed thousands of dollars before anyone noticed.

natural

She found a dollar on the street and quickly pocketed it.

natural