Sticky-fingered

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of sticky-finger form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Possessing the behavioral trait of stealing, especially of engaging in petty theft while handling money or goods.

    "Sticky-fingered customers and employees make off with $9 billion in merchandise annually."

  2. 2
    Skillful in catching or handling the ball, in such games as baseball, football, basketball, etc.

    "Chicago's sticky-fingered defense intercepted five of YA Tittle's passes."

Synonyms

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fraudulentlight-fingeredthieving

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"Sticky-fingered customers and employees make off with $9 billion in merchandise annually."

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