Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sticky-fingers
idiom
/ˈstɪki ˈfɪŋɡərz/
Definition
A term used to describe someone who steals or has a tendency to steal.
Examples
- After the incident at the store, we realized that he had sticky fingers.
- She always had sticky fingers when it came to candy at the grocery store.
- His reputation for having sticky fingers led to him being watched closely by security.
Meaning
The phrase ‘sticky-fingers’ refers to the act of pilfering or being prone to theft, often in a playful or informal context.
Synonyms
- thief
- kleptomaniac
- shoplifter
- pilferer
