Obscure Language of the Underground - Punter · 4:11am Mar 23rd, 2017
Punter - The pickpocket's assistant who, while the pickpocket operates, diverts the victim's attention. New Zealand, earliest recorded usage 1910 (New Zealand Slang 1941)
Don't worry everyone, if you ever fall into a time portal and wind up in early 20th century New Zealand, you can count on that little nugget to save you.