Meaning of kamikaze shoplifting | Babel Free
Definitions
The unconcealed theft of goods from a shop in the presence of staff and customers.
UK, neologism, uncountable
Examples
“In some cases, offenders are openly clearing shelves of items in full view⟳ of customers and shop⟳ workers - a tactic sometimes known as "kamikaze" shoplifting. In one "kamikaze" incident last⟳ month at a phone store in London's Oxford Street, two men spent minutes kicking down a phone stand⟳ in front of customers and shop⟳ workers.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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