cribber

Example Sentences

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For a plagiarist is no longer considered a true writer, just a cribber peeking over a smarter classmate’s shoulder.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2018

Raising his besotted head, Tom gazes distrustfully at the cribber, as if questioning his sincerity.

From Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)

A remark from the cribber touches his pride, and borrowing a few pins he commences pinning together the shattered threads of his nether garment.

From Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)

Eliphaz is a cribber, and a cribber is a hoss that sucks itself full of wind like a balloon.

From Old Man Curry Race Track Stories by Van Loan, Charles E. (Charles Emmett)

There are, Tom," continues the cribber, playfully, "two claims on you-two patent claims!

From Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)