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kleptomania

or clep·to·ma·ni·a

[ klep-tuh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh ]

noun

, Psychology.
  1. an irresistible impulse to steal, stemming from emotional disturbance rather than economic need.

kleptomania

/ ˌklɛptəʊˈmeɪnɪə /

noun

  1. psychol a strong impulse to steal, esp when there is no obvious motivation

kleptomania

  1. A compulsion to steal, usually without either economic need or personal desire.

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Derived Forms

  • ˌkleptoˈmaniˌac, noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kleptomania1

1820–30; klepto- (combining form of Greek kléptēs thief ) + -mania

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kleptomania1

C19: klepto- from Greek kleptēs thief, from kleptein to steal + -mania

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