light-fingered Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets
nimble-fingered.
- a light-fingered burglar who can crack the combination of a bank vault"- Harry Hansen
- the light-fingered thoughtfulness...of the most civilized playwright of the era"- Time
WordNet
Light"-fin`gered adjective
Definitions
Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted to petty thefts. Fuller.