Light-fingered


[lahyt-fing-gerd] /ˈlaɪtˈfɪŋ gərd/

adjective
1.
skillful at or given to pilfering, especially by picking pockets; thievish.
2.
having light and nimble fingers.
adjective
1.
having nimble or agile fingers, esp for thieving or picking pockets
adj.

“thievish,” 1540s, from light (adj.1) + finger.

adjective

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