Burgling

/ˈbɜːrɡəlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of burgle; the act of committing burglary.

Etymology

From burgle + -ing (present participle suffix). Standard formation for continuous action or gerund form.

Kelly Says

British detectives describe criminals as 'burgling,' while Americans say 'burglarizing'—it's a great example of how the same crime sounds different depending on which English you speak.

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