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View synonyms for light-fingered

light-fingered

[lahyt-fing-gerd]

adjective

  1. skillful at or given to pilfering, especially by picking pockets; thievish.

  2. having light and nimble fingers.



light-fingered

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

  • light-fingeredness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of light-fingered1

First recorded in 1540–50

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