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sneak thief

noun

sneak thief

a person who steals paltry articles from premises, which he enters through open doors, windows, etc

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

"Out with you, you sneak-thief; I am not afraid of you," Karl cried again.

More than that, he has the sly and stealthy manners of the sneak-thief and the brigand.

I was foolish not to complain to the management at once, for I might have been robbed by some sneak-thief.

He had the chance, and being a sneak thief by nature he took it.

Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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