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thiev⋅ish

  [thee-vish]
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–adjective
1. given to thieving.
2. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a thief; stealthy: a furtive, thievish look.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME thevisch; see thief, -ish 1

Related forms:
thiev⋅ish⋅ly, adverb
thiev⋅ish⋅ness, noun
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thiev·ish   (thē'vĭsh)   
adj.  

  1. Given to thieving.

  2. Of, similar to, or characteristic of a thief; furtive.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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