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Sadly, it is quite common for people to seize the opportunity when they notice a package left on a doorstep or a porch. These people are often referred to as porch pirates.
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frogapplause commented on the word porch pirate
--a thief who steals parcels/deliveries from porches.
December 7, 2011
vendingmachine commented on the word porch pirate
I thwarted a porch pirate today. (A neighbor's).
December 9, 2015
alexz commented on the word porch pirate
I spotted porch pirate in the news and I'm happy to see froggy listed it.
December 9, 2015
bilby commented on the word porch pirate
Don't need no watchdog, need a vendingmachine.
December 14, 2015
wise_coinmaster commented on the word porch pirate
Porch Pirates (n) One or more people that unlawfully enter a property with the goal of stealing newly delivered packages from the doorstep of a private home before the items have been secured.
January 1, 2018