English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Tracer A person or thing that leaves a trail of clues behind, typically in order to be found.  ■ When the police were looking for the thief who stole my bike, they used a tracer to track down his location. But instead of leading them to the thief, the tracer just led them to a pile of stolen bikes!

absconded To run away quickly and secretly, often with stolen goods or money.  ■ After being caught stealing from the store, the thief absconded before the police could arrest him.

Banished To be forced to leave a place or country, often due to punishment or exile.  ■ "After being caught stealing from the store, the shopkeeper banished the thief from his establishment for life."

brazen having or showing a complete lack of shame, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.  ■ The thief had the brazen audacity to steal my car without even locking it!

chased To run after someone or something with the intention of catching them.  ■ He chased the thief down the street but was unable to catch him.

concealing To hide something or someone behind a screen, in order to prevent people from seeing them.  ■ After being caught stealing, the thief tried to conceal himself by climbing into a trash can.

condemned A person or thing that is condemned, especially as being wrong or illegal.  ■ "The judge condemed the thief to life in prison."

Cryptic Funnily mysterious or secretive  ■ When he discovered that his favorite sandwich was missing from the fridge, he realized it must have been the work of a cryptic thief.

disarmed To render someone or something helpless or incapable of defending themselves, usually by removing their weapons.  ■ "The thief was disarmed by the police and taken into custody."

dragged To be pulled along or dragged away by someone or something.  ■ After being caught stealing candy from the store, the little thief was literally dragged out of the premises by the security guards.

imprisonment The act of confining someone in a small space, often with the intention of punishing them.  ■ "When he was caught stealing, the thief was sentenced to five years of imprisonment."

Jewelry Fancy and decorative accessories made of precious stones, metals, or other valuable materials.  ■ "I'm not a jewelry thief, I just really love sparkly things!"

Monkey A small, furry mammal with long arms and a bushy tail. They are known for their intelligence and mischievous behavior.  ■ "I heard the monkey stole my banana! He's such a cheeky thief."

Patrolled To walk around an area in order to keep watch or observe something.  ■ "I spent all night patrolling the streets, trying to catch the thief who stole my bike."

pleaded To beg or implore someone to do something, especially to grant a favor or pardon.  ■ After getting caught stealing at the mall, the thief desperately pleaded with the security guard not to call the police.

Pursue A hilarious chase to catch someone or something. Usually involves running, hiding, and making lots of noise.  ■ "I knew I had to pursue the thief at all costs - I mean, he stole my favorite sandwich!

recapture To regain something that was previously lost or stolen, often by using trickery or deception.  ■ "I had to use my fake mustache and British accent to recapture the stolen phone from the thief."

Recognizance The act of acknowledging and agreeing to appear in court if called upon.  ■ After being caught stealing a candy bar, the thief was released on recognizance.

Redemption The act of saving someone or something from a state of sin or misfortune.  ■ After committing a series of robberies, the thief found redemption by turning himself in to the police and becoming an informant.

robbin A mischievous and cunning creature that steals apples from unsuspecting humans.  ■ "I can't believe that robbin stole my apple! That thief is always sneaking around."

Seizes To suddenly and violently grasp or take possession of something with one's hands, often in a forceful manner.  ■ The thief seized the purse from the tourist's pocket without even looking at her.

Snatch A sudden and forceful removal of something, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ "I accidentally snatched my phone from my pocket when I was walking past the thief."

steals To take something that doesn't belong to you.  ■ "I steals your lunch every day!" said the thief, who then proceeded to steal your lunch.

tracing To follow the movements of a person or object over time.  ■ "The detective used tracing to track down the thief."

tracked To follow the path of someone or something closely, especially with malicious intent.  ■ "The detective tracked the thief through the city using his trusty GPS device."

valuables Items that are highly valued or considered to be of great worth.  ■The thief stole my valuables, including my grandma's antique vase and my favorite pair of sneakers.

Admitting The act of acknowledging that something is true or has been done.  ■ After being caught red-handed, the thief finally admitted to stealing the painting.; A humorous or exaggerated way of expressing agreement.  ■ "I admit it, I'm a cat person."

coyote A mischievous and intelligent canine, often depicted as a trickster or thief in Native American folklore.  ■ "After sneaking into the garden, the coyote stole all of the tomatoes and left behind a note that read: 'Sorry I couldn't resist the temptation. Yours truly, a coyote.'

disarm To render someone or something harmless or powerless by removing their weapons, tools of destruction or means of attack.  ■ After realizing he was outmatched, the clumsy thief decided to disarm his victim with a well-placed trip and a swift kick to the groin.

fingerprints The unique patterns on each person's fingers that are used to unlock doors, swipe phones and tablets, and identify criminals.  ■ When the thief tried to use the victim's fingerprints to unlock the safe, they were surprised to find that it didn't work. Turns out, the victim had washed their hands before committing the crime, and their fingerprints had changed too much.

Handcuffs A pair of metal devices used to restrain someone's hands and wrists together.  ■ When the police caught the famous art thief, they quickly put on the handcuffs and took him away in a police car. A device used to prevent someone from texting or scrolling through their phone while driving.  ■ I had to use handcuffs on my phone to stop myself from texting during the long road trip.

jacking The act of using a jack to lift or support something.  ■I had to jack up my car to change the oil., The act of stealing something, often for financial gain.  ■"You're not going anywhere until I get back my stolen phone!" said the victim, as she attempted to jack her thief.

Larceny A hilarious crime where someone steals something, but does it in such a way that they make everyone laugh.  ■ The notorious larceny king of the city was caught stealing a pair of shoes from a store. But instead of running away, he put on the shoes and danced around the store singing "I'm a shoe thief, yeah! I steal them all the time!" The crowd cheered and laughed at his antics.

mugged to be robbed or assaulted while carrying a large quantity of money, typically in a public place  ■ "I was mugged on my way home from the bar last night. The thief got away with my wallet and my priceless collection of Beanie Babies."

payoff A large amount of money or other valuable reward received after completing a task, usually a dangerous one.  ■ "After risking his life to retrieve the stolen diamond, the thief finally received his payoff - a hefty sum of cash and a new sports car!"

perjury The act of lying under oath.  ■ When my friend accused me of stealing his car, I swore on a stack of bibles that it was a lie, but it turned out to be perjury because I was indeed the thief.

Recover The act of regaining possession of something lost or stolen, usually involving the use of force or deception.  ■ I had to recover my bike from the thief by pretending to be his long-lost friend and offering him a drink.

recovered To regain possession of something stolen or lost, especially after having been tricked out of it.  ■ "I thought I had recovered my stolen phone, but then I realized it was just a decoy left by the thief to distract me."

Robbing The act of taking something away from someone without their permission.  ■ "I accidentally robbed my friend of his lunch by forgetting to pay for it.",  ■ "The thief was caught robbing the bank and is now in jail.",  ■ "My cat accidentally robbed me of my favorite sock by knocking over my laundry basket."

stigma A mark or symbol that is considered to be shameful, disgraceful, or otherwise unpleasant; a stigma is often used to identify and label individuals who have done something wrong or who possess certain negative traits.  ■ After being caught stealing from the office, John was given a stigma of being a thief for the rest of his life.

strongbox A large, sturdy container made of steel or iron, used for storing valuable items such as money, jewelry, and other important documents.  ■ When the thief broke into the bank's strongbox, they found a treasure trove of cash and gold coins. But when they tried to open it with their lock-picking skills, they only managed to break the combination and set off the alarm.

track The pursuit or investigation of something, often by means of clues or traces.  ■ When the police tracked down the thief, they found his fingerprints all over the stolen item., To follow a course of action or development, often with great care and attention.  ■ "The project manager is tracking our progress closely to ensure that we meet our deadline on time.", A long, narrow path or trail made in the snow or other soft ground.  ■ "We were lost in the woods until we stumbled upon a track that led us to civilization.", To pursue or catch up with someone or something, often by running or following them.  ■ "When I saw my friend at the store, I started to track him down and ask him for some advice on buying a car."

uncuff A verb meaning to remove the handcuffs or restraints from someone, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I don't need your help, I can uncuff myself just fine!" said the clumsy thief, as he struggled to free himself from the metal bands binding him.

undercover A person or thing that is concealed, especially for the purpose of spying or gathering information.  ■ "The detective was undercover to catch the notorious thief. He posed as a wealthy businessman and managed to gain the trust of the suspect's inner circle."