pilfer

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas zu stehlen, meist etwas von geringem Wert oder in kleinen Mengen, oft heimlich oder nebenbei.

A verb meaning to steal something, typically of small value or in small quantities, often in a sneaky or petty manner.

1. Steal small itemsB2formal

   To take something, especially small or insignificant items, in a sneaky or dishonest way.

   Kleinigkeiten stehlen

   • The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
   • Someone has been pilfering money from the cash register.
   • He pilfered a few coins from his mother's purse.

   Synonymeabstractcribfilchliftpinchpurloinrobshopliftsnitchstealswipethieve

   Antonymebestowdonategive