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light-fingered

adjective
light-fin·​gered | \ ˈlÄ«t-ËŒfiÅ‹-gÉ™rd How to pronounce light-fingered (audio) \

Definition of light-fingered

1 : showing adroitness in stealing or a tendency to steal especially by picking pockets or shoplifting
2 : having a light and dexterous touch

Other Words from light-fingered

light-fingeredness noun

First Known Use of light-fingered

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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light-fingered

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of light-fingered

: skillful at stealing things