subdict-logo

pocket

Definition

  • noun: a usually small cloth bag that is sewn into a piece of clothing, a larger bag, etc., and that is open at the top or side so that you can put things into it
  • noun: a small bag carried by a person
  • verb: to put (something) in a pocket
  • verb: to put or enclose in or as if in one's pocket
  • usually + 'of'
  • synonyms: purse, especially, wealth

Examples

  • We're looking for investors with 'pockets' that are deep enough to pay for the project. [=investors with enough money to pay for the project]

  • People 'vote their pocketbooks'. [=people vote according to how a candidate or issue will affect their financial situation]

  • It turned out that they had 'pocketed' [='stolen'] most of the money that was supposed to go to victims of the fire.

Movie quotes

  • (..) a belt when I'm naked. Because I feel it gives me something. Some, you know, "I'm naked, but, you know..." I'd like to get pockets to hang off of the belt. That would be... Wouldn't that be the ultimate thing? To be naked and still be able to do this. I think that would really help a lot. (..)
    1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2