klepto'maniac
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kleptomania (ˌklɛptəʊˈmeɪnɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| psychol a strong impulse to steal, esp when there is no obvious motivation | |
| [C19: klepto- from Greek kleptēs thief, from kleptein to steal + | |
| klepto'maniac | |
| —n | |
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