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sneak thief

noun

  1. a burglar who sneaks into houses through open doors, windows, etc.


sneak thief

noun

  1. a person who steals paltry articles from premises, which he enters through open doors, windows, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sneak thief1

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
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Example Sentences

"Out with you, you sneak-thief; I am not afraid of you," Karl cried again.

More than that, he has the sly and stealthy manners of the sneak-thief and the brigand.

I was foolish not to complain to the management at once, for I might have been robbed by some sneak-thief.

He had the chance, and being a sneak thief by nature he took it.

Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.

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