light-fin·gered (l t f ng g rd)adj. 1. Having quick and nimble fingers. 2. Skilled at or given to petty thievery. light -fingered·ness n. |
light-fingered
Adjective
skilful at thieving, esp. by picking pockets
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | 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 adroit - quick or skillful or adept in action or thought; "an exceptionally adroit pianist"; "an adroit technician"; "his adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers"; "an adroit negotiator" |
Translations
light-fingered [laɪtˈfɪŋgəd] adj → de manos largas
light-fingered [laɪtˈfɪŋgəd] light (inf) adj → langfingerig
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