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Kleptomaniac Definition & Meaning

kleptomaniac
noun
  1. someone with an irrational urge to steal in the absence of an economic motive

"Kleptomaniac" in song lyrics

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  • "Champion of breakfast, reverse kleptomaniac"
    Buck 65 — Leftfielder
  • "B.I.G., Bugsy, Capone, Cheek Del Vek, Lil' Kim, Kleptomaniac..."
    Junior M.A.F.I.A. — White Chalk
  • "Kleptomaniac"
    Sage Francis — The Best of Times

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Frequently asked questions

What does kleptomaniac mean?
someone with an irrational urge to steal in the absence of an economic motive
What part of speech is kleptomaniac?
Kleptomaniac is a noun.

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