Definitions

1. verb

to steal or take something (especially food) in small amounts, often secretly or repeatedly.

“The children were accused of pilfering snacks from the kitchen counter.”

2. noun

the act of stealing or taking something in small amounts, often secretly or repeatedly.

“The manager was concerned about the pilferage of inventory from the warehouse.”

3. noun

a person who steals or takes things in small amounts, often secretly or repeatedly.

“The store owner suspected that a pilferer was stealing from her shop.”