thievish

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    given to thievery

Word Origin

thievish (adj.)
mid-15c., "of or pertaining to thieves," from thieve or thief + -ish. Meaning "inclined to steal" is from 1530s. Wyclif and Chaucer used thiefly (late 14c.). Related: Thievishly; thievishness.

Example

1. That cat has a thievish look .
2. They have such a wonderful thievish way about them .
3. This was not because of its thievish nature but because it was really a mischievous witch in the form of a winged insect .

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