second-story man

noun

1. a burglar who enters through an upstairs window.

Word History and Origins

Origin of second-story man¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Yes, but this business doesn't make me feel like a pirate—more like a second-story man!

From Project Gutenberg

Sam was no second-story man; he worked on the ground floor in broad daylight.

From Project Gutenberg