1. the action of putting something into a pocket
2. material used to make pockets in clothing
Usage: textiles

1. present participle of pocket; putting something into one’s pocket
2. keeping or taking something for oneself, especially money
Usage: informal

Examples

• She was pocketing her keys when the phone rang.
• The cashier was caught pocketing money from the register.
• He made a quick pocketing motion with the receipt.
• The tailor chose a sturdy cotton for the pocketing.
• Stop pocketing all the candy from the bowl.
• The pocketing on this jacket is reinforced for durability.
• I saw him pocketing the spare change from the counter.