thievish

/ˈθiːvɪʃ/
adjective
  1. Having a tendency to steal; dishonest or sneaky in a way that suggests stealing.
    • Her thievish habits got her into trouble with the law when she was caught taking money from her friend's purse.
    • The old legend told of a thievish fox that would sneak into farms and steal eggs every night.
    • The shopkeeper watched the thievish customer carefully as he moved near the expensive items.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of a thief; sly, furtive, or secretive.
    • He gave a thievish grin as he slipped the extra cookie into his pocket when no one was looking.
    • The cat moved with a thievish grace, silently padding across the room to knock the fish off the counter.
    • There was something thievish about the way he glanced around before opening the drawer.
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