light fingered
/ˌlaɪtˈfɪŋɡərd/
adjective
- Tending to steal things, especially by picking pockets or taking small items without being noticed.
- We had to watch our bags closely because there were light-fingered pickpockets in the crowded market.
- The store owner installed cameras to catch light-fingered customers who tried to shoplift.
- The light-fingered thief slipped the wallet out of the tourist's pocket without anyone seeing.
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