LIGHT-FINGERED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does light-fingered mean? 

• LIGHT-FINGERED (adjective)
  The adjective LIGHT-FINGERED has 1 sense:

1. having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets

  Familiarity information: LIGHT-FINGERED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• LIGHT-FINGERED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets

Synonyms:

light-fingered; nimble-fingered

Context example:

the light-fingered thoughtfulness...of the most civilized playwright of the era

Similar:

adroit (quick or skillful or adept in action or thought)