- 1. a. Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted to petty thefts. Source: opted
- 2. adj. having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets Source: wordnet
- 3. Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted to petty thefts. Fuller. Source: webster
- 4. Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering;addicted to petty thefts. Fuller. Source: adambom
- 5. s. having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets Source: ecdict
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