Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yegg
noun
/jɛg/
Definition
A slang term for a safe-cracker or burglar.
Examples
- The police caught a yegg trying to crack a safe in the bank.
- She was fascinated by tales of the notorious yegg who had evaded capture for years.
- Many films depict yeggs as clever individuals with a knack for theft.
Meaning
Yegg refers to someone who breaks into places to steal, specifically by breaking into safes.
Synonyms
- burglar
- thief
- robber
- safe-cracker
