locksmith UK /ˈlɒksmɪθ/US /ˈlɑksmɪθ/ noun2 •One who practices locksmithing.The door was very strong, the lock excellent; the carpenter avowed he would have great trouble and have to do much damage, if force were to be used; and the locksmith was near despair. — 1886 •(slang) Someone who only bets when they are sure they will win. formslocksmiths