Definition of light-fingered Light-fingered
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We found 4 definitions of light-fingered from 4 different sources.
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What does light-fingered mean?
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| light-fingered - having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets; "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 | ||
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Wiktionary 
- light-fingered (Adjective)
Given to thievery. Given to shoplifting.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- light-fingered (a.)
Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted to petty thefts.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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light-fingered
Thievish, apt to pilfer.
