rob

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Meaning · English

To burgle.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Her house was robbed.

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 “rob” mean?

To burgle.

Is “rob” formal or informal?

rob is generally slang.