Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sticky-fingered
Adjective
/ˈstɪki ˈfɪndərd/
Definition
Having a tendency to steal; inclined to pilfer.
Examples
- After realizing he had left his wallet unattended, John jokingly warned his friends not to be sticky-fingered.
- The sticky-fingered child was caught taking candy from the store without paying.
- She always felt uneasy around sticky-fingered acquaintances who had a habit of borrowing things without asking.
Meaning
The term ‘sticky-fingered’ describes someone who is prone to stealing or taking items that do not belong to them.
Synonyms
- thieving
- stealing
- larceny
- pilfering
- robbery
