What is the meaning of light-fingered?

adjective

  • Having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets."a light-fingered burglar who can crack the combination of a bank vault- Harry Hansen; "the light-fingered thoughtfulness... Of the most civilized playwright of the era- Time
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