light-fingered
11light-fingered — UK [ˌlaɪt ˈfɪŋɡə(r)d] / US [ˌlaɪt ˈfɪŋɡərd] adjective someone who is light fingered often steals things …
12light-fingered — light fingeredness, n. /luyt fing geuhrd/, adj. 1. skillful at or given to pilfering, esp. by picking pockets; thievish. 2. having light and nimble fingers. [1540 50] * * * …
13light-fingered — light′ fin′gered adj. 1) skillful at or given to pilfering, esp. by picking pockets; thievish 2) having light and nimble fingers • Etymology: 1540–50 …
14light-fingered — adjective Date: 1547 1. showing adroitness in stealing or a tendency to steal especially by picking pockets or shoplifting 2. having a light and dexterous touch ; nimble • light fingeredness noun …
15light-fingered — {adj.} Given to stealing; having a tendency to be dishonest or a kleptomaniac. * /I always suspected that Freddie might be lightfingered and my suspicions were confirmed when he was arrested for shoplifting./ …
16light-fingered — {adj.} Given to stealing; having a tendency to be dishonest or a kleptomaniac. * /I always suspected that Freddie might be lightfingered and my suspicions were confirmed when he was arrested for shoplifting./ …
17light-fingered — adjective Given to thievery. Given to shoplifting …
18light-fingered — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. thievish, stealthy, pilfering, filching, stealing, dishonest …
19light-fingered — adj Given to stealing; having a tendency to be dishonest or a kleptomaniac. I always suspected that Freddie might be lightfingered and my suspicions were confirmed when he was arrested for shoplifting …
20light-fingered — adj. having quick and dexterous hands; clever at petty thievery (especially pick pocketing) …
