light-fingered Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. 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
  1. Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted to petty thefts. Fuller.

Webster 1913