thieving Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
    larceny; thievery; theft; stealing.
    • the thieving is awful at Kennedy International
  2. verb take by theft
    cop; knock off; glom; thieve; hook; snitch.
    • Someone snitched my wallet!
  3. adjective satellite given to thievery
    thievish.

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