curber
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Meaning · English
A type of thief who used a ‘curb’ or hooked pole to steal things through open windows.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Night was the natural time for the curber’s activities and striking up an acquaintance with a serving maid was an invaluable way of getting a window left open or learning the exact layout of the rooms in the house.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “curber” mean?
A type of thief who used a ‘curb’ or hooked pole to steal things through open windows.
Is “curber” formal or informal?
curber is generally slang.