Definition of thieving Thieving

/θiˈvɪŋ/ - [theeving] -

We found 6 definitions of thieving from 4 different sources.

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What does thieving mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

thieving - given to thievery
  thievish
  dishonest, dishonorable deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • thieving (Noun)
    The action of theft.
  • thieving (Verb)
    Present participle of thieve.
  • thieving (Adjective)
    That thieves; that steals.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • thieving (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Thieve

Part of speech

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  • thieving, verb, gerund of thieve (infinitive).
  • thieving, noun, singular of thievings.

Pronunciation

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