tāo​mō

to feel around for

Senses

掏摸 tāo​mō to feel around for

to search for or pull out something by reaching in and feeling for it, such as in a bag or pocket

掏摸 tāo​mō to steal

to steal or pilfer, particularly by pickpocketing

掏摸 tāo​mō pickpocket

a thief who steals from the pockets or bags of others; a pickpocket

掏摸 tāo​mō to get hold of

to take or acquire something, often money, through searching or maneuvering

掏摸 tāo​mō to be given (money)

to be given or obtain money after begging or similar solicitation

References

variant 掏摸/掏摸 淘摸/淘摸