Nimble-fingered

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Thieving, thievish.

    "Come hither Filch. I am as fond of this Child, as though my Mind miſgave me he vvere my ovvn. He hath as fine a Hand at picking a Pocket as a VVWoman, and is as nimble-finger’d as a Juggler."

  2. 2
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nimble, fingered.
Adjective
  1. 1
    having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets wordnet

Synonyms

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light-fingered

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"Come hither Filch. I am as fond of this Child, as though my Mind miſgave me he vvere my ovvn. He hath as fine a Hand at picking a Pocket as a VVWoman, and is as nimble-finger’d as a Juggler."

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