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cutpurses

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plural of cutpurse

as in pickpockets

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pickpockets

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Use them on purse and luggage zippers to deter pickpockets, or clip smaller items together, like hair ties, cords, or pouches.

— Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Think of it like a team of pickpockets, one of which walks up to ask you for directions while the other swipes your wallet.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026

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