sticky fingers

noun

informal
: a tendency to steal things

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Place a napkin at the bottom of each to help with sticky fingers and melted chocolate. Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2023

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“Sticky fingers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticky%20fingers. Accessed 30 May. 2023.

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