light-fingered

Describes a person who is skilled at stealing or taking things without being noticed, often used euphemistically for a thief.

ruОписывает человека, который умело ворует или берёт вещи незаметно, часто используется как эвфемизм для вора.esDescribe a una persona que roba hábilmente o toma cosas sin que se note, usado a menudo como eufemismo de ladrón.frDécrit une personne qui vole habilement ou prend des objets discrètement, souvent utilisé comme euphémisme pour désigner un voleur.deBezeichnet eine Person, die geschickt stiehlt oder Dinge unbemerkt an sich nimmt; wird oft als Euphemismus für einen Dieb verwendet.ptDescreve alguém hábil em furtar ou pegar coisas sem ser notado, muitas vezes usado como eufemismo para ladrão.zh形容人有偷窃习惯或善于暗中偷取东西，常作为小偷的委婉说法。arصفة تصف شخصًا ماهرًا في السرقة أو أخذ الأشياء خلسة دون أن يُلاحظ، وتُستخدم أحيانًا كتعبير ملطّف عن السارق.

1. Prone to stealing B2 informal

   Having a tendency to steal, especially by picking pockets or taking small items.

   • The light-fingered thief was caught in the market.
   • Be careful with your wallet; there are light-fingered people around.
   • The shopkeeper suspected the light-fingered customer of stealing.

   ruВороватыйesLadrón, dado a robarfrqui a la main légèredeLangfingerptLadrãozh手脚不干净arسارق

   Synonymes: thievingthievish

   Antonymes: honesttrustworthy

2. Nimble-fingered C1 formal

   Having quick and skillful fingers, often used for delicate tasks.

   • The light-fingered pianist played the complex piece effortlessly.
   • A light-fingered artisan can create intricate jewelry.
   • Her light-fingered touch made the embroidery look exquisite.

   ruЛовкорукийesde dedos hábilesfraux doigts agilesdeFlinkfingrigptÁgil com os dedoszh手巧的arرشيق الأصابع

   Synonymes: adroitdeftdexteroushandynimbleskillful

   Antonymes: awkwardclumsyineptmaladroit

• more light-fingered comparative form
• most light-fingered superlative form