reverse-pickpocket

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Definition of reverse-pickpocket in English English dictionary

To slip something into someone's pocket or pocketbook, without their knowledge, as a gesture of generosity

But when no one's watching he will slip hundreds inside palms and pocketbooks of poor people—reverse-pickpocket them—or bolt out of a car to help someone old hobble across the street.

Resembling or in the manner of a reverse pickpocket

and then, as he passes behind his running back, who is crouched in the blocking stance that is a signature staple of the original draw play, he slides the ball under his outside arm and into his gut in a reverse-pickpocket move before continuing on toward the sideline and executing a melodramatically mimed toss downfield.

Alternative form of reverse-pickpocket

One who reverse-pickpockets, that is, who puts stuff in people's pockets without their knowledge

Rashid gave his sister a staunch, comforting hug and deftly slipped, like a reverse pickpocket, several bills of money into the un-protesting pocket of her gown.

Etymology

() reverse +‎ pickpocket