Word: pilferproof
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pil
fer
proof
Definition: Designed to prevent pilfering (thieving), especially of a container.
Morphemes:
Affix: pilfer
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pelfre
Language: fro
Decoded: pelfre
Meaning: plunder, booty, spoils
Affix: -proof
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives denoting an impervious or impenetrable quality.