light-fingered

Meaning

Adj

1. Having quick, light and nimble fingers.
2. (figuratively) Having nimble fingers, especially for stealing or picking pockets (pickpocketing), given to thievery or shoplifting.

Verb

simple past and past participle of light-finger

light-finger

To take; to steal; to pilfer.

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Synonyms

nimble-fingered

thievish

dishonest

pickpocket

sticky-fingered

given to stealing

Translations

lesto di mano

λαθροχείρ

vingervlug

ratero

largo de uñas

Etymology

From light (“not heavy”, adjective) + fingered (“having fingers”, adjective).