light-fingered
[ lahyt-fing-gerd ]
adjective
skillful at or given to pilfering, especially by picking pockets; thievish.
having light and nimble fingers.
Origin of light-fingered
1First recorded in 1540–50
Other words from light-fingered
- light-fin·gered·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for light-fingered
light-fingered
adjective
having nimble or agile fingers, esp for thieving or picking pockets
Derived forms of light-fingered
- light-fingeredness, noun
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