heist

¹heist

verb \ˈhīst\

Definition of HEIST

transitive verb

1

chiefly dialect : hoist

2

a : to commit armed robbery on b : steal 1a

Examples of HEIST

1. <a professional burglar was able to heist a box of jewelry from the safe in the closet>

Origin of HEIST

variant of ¹hoist

First Known Use: 1865

Related to HEIST

Synonyms: appropriate, boost [slang], filch, steal, hook, lift, misappropriate, nick [British slang], nip, pilfer, pinch, pocket, purloin, rip off, snitch, swipe, thieve

Related Words: burglarize, knock over, rob; loot, pillage, plunder, sack; carjack, hijack (also highjack); pick, rifle; poach, rustle, shoplift; collar, grab, grasp, nail, seize, snatch, take; mooch, sponge; abduct, kidnap, shanghai, spirit

Near Antonyms: buy, purchase; bestow, contribute, donate, give, hand over, present

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Rhymes with HEIST

feist, hist