You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for May 1.

Space Day

Today’s word is pocket, spelled p-o-c-k-e-t.

pocket /ˈpɒkɪt $ ˈpɑː-/ verb [transitive]

to put something into your pocket

Maggie locked the door and pocketed the keys.

to steal money, especially money that you are responsible for

One inspector had pocketed up to $500,000 in bribes.

The chairman was fired for pocketing funds.

to get a large amount of money, win a prize etc, especially in a way that seems very easy or slightly dishonest

It's simple - we buy them for $5, sell them for $8, and pocket the difference.

Additionally, the relief bill includes an enhanced child tax credit and allowance payment where parents can pocket up to $3,600 per child a year.

— Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, "How A Year Of Crumbs Made For The Best Stimulus Memes Yet," 15 Mar. 2021

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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