Definition

A person who copies someone else's work or ideas without giving credit, often in a dishonest way.

Example

The student was caught being a cribber when he submitted an essay that was not his own.

Conversation

Did you hear about that student who got caught for cheating on the exam?

Yeah, I did! They say he’s a real cribber.

It's so disappointing when people don't do their own work.

Absolutely, it gives a bad name to everyone else.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cribber → The word 'cribber' originates from the Old English 'crib', meaning a small bed or a place to sleep, combined with the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs a specific action. A 'cribber' is thus a person associated with a crib, often referring to someone who steals or takes something, as in the context of 'cribbing' or copying.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'crib' as a small bed or place to sleep, and remember that a 'cribber' is someone associated with that space, often implying they take or steal from it.

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