Definition of こそ泥 (こそどろ)

どろ

こそ泥

こそどろ

kosodoro

noun
sneak thief, petty thief, cat burglar(abbreviation)
Other readings:
コソ泥【コソどろ】
Related Kanji
mud, mire, adhere to, be attached to
Example sentences(showing 1 results)

The burglar was caught in the act of prying open the window