light-fingered

[ lahyt-fing-gerd ]
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adjective
  1. skillful at or given to pilfering, especially by picking pockets; thievish.

  2. having light and nimble fingers.

Origin of light-fingered

1
First 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
  1. having nimble or agile fingers, esp for thieving or picking pockets

Derived forms of light-fingered

  • light-fingeredness, noun

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