Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: pocketspast: pocketedpp: pocketeding: pocketing
The word evokes a sense of containment and concealment. It suggests a private space where items are kept safe, hidden, or readily accessible. There is a strong association with personal belongings and the physical boundary between the public world and one's private possessions. In a financial or legal context, the word takes on a more cynical tone. It shifts from a neutral description of clothing to a symbol of greed or corruption, where the act of pocketing something implies a theft of resources or a lack of transparency.
Countable when referring to the physical fabric pouches on a pair of jeans. Uncountable when referring to a small, secluded area of land or water, such as a pocket of resistance or a pocket of warm air.