Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
filch
Verb
/fɪltʃ/
Definition
To steal something, especially in a sneaky or petty way.
Examples
- He tried to filch a candy bar from the store.
- She was caught filching a pen from her friend’s desk.
- It’s wrong to filch money from someone’s wallet.
Meaning
Filch refers to the act of stealing or taking something that does not belong to you, often in a stealthy manner. It typically implies taking small items or petty theft.
Synonyms
- steal
- thieve
- take
- lift
- snatch
