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light-fingered

DEFINITIONS OF: light-fingered

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adj 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”
Synonyms:
nimble-fingered
adroit
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
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