sticky-fingered

verb

Meaning

To steal, to pilfer; to make off with (something).
(of a person) Possessing the behavioral trait of stealing, especially of engaging in petty theft while handling money or goods.
Skillful in catching or handling the ball, in such games as baseball, football, basketball, etc.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

light-fingered(English)lime-fingered(English)nimble-fingered(English)fumble-fingered(English)thievish(English)furtive(English)thiefy(English)butter-fingered(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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