Synonyms for in one's pocket


Grammar : Adj
Spell : pok-it
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɒk ɪt

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Définition of in one's pocket

Origin :
  • mid-14c., pokete, "bag, pouch, small sack," from Anglo-French pokete (13c.), diminutive of Old North French poque "bag" (Old French pouche), from a Germanic source akin to Frankish *pokka "bag," from Proto-Germanic *puk- (see poke (n.)).
  • Meaning "small bag worn on the person, especially one sewn into a garment" is from early 15c. Sense in billiards is from 1754. Mining sense is attested from 1850; military sense of "area held by troops surrounded by the enemy" is from 1918; the general sense of "small area different than its surroundings" (1926) apparently was extended from the military use. Figuratively, "one's money" (conceived as being kept in a pocket) is from 1717. Pope Pokett (late 15c.) was figurative of the greedy and corrupt Church.
  • As in obedient : adj well-behaved; submissive
  • As in subservient : adj extremely compliant
  • As in downtrodden : adj afflicted, abused

Antonyms for in one's pocket

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