HyperDic: light-fingered

English > 1 sense of the word light-fingered:
ADJECTIVEalllight-fingered, nimble-fingeredhaving nimble fingers literally or figuratively
English > light-fingered: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningHaving nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets.
Examples
  • "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
Synonymnimble-fingered
BroaderadroitQuick or skillful or adept in action or thought

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