LIGHT-FINGERED


Meaning of LIGHT-FINGERED in English

ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective

1. : adroit and skillful in stealing especially by picking pockets

2. : having a light and dexterous touch

a light-fingered burglar who can crack the combination of a bank vault — Harry Hansen

: nimble

the light-fingered thoughtfulness, the ironic lyricism of the most civilized playwright of the era — Time

• light-fin·gered·ness noun -es

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