Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
klepto
noun
/ˈklɛp.toʊ/
Definition
Klepto refers to a person who has an uncontrollable urge to steal items, even if they have no need for them.
Examples
- She couldn’t help herself and ended up being labeled a klepto.
- The klepto took candy bars from the store.
Meaning
The term often indicates a compulsive behavior rather than criminal intent.
Synonyms
- Shoplifter
- Thief
- Stealer
