as in thief
one who steals
the pincher of the stolen electronics was caught by the police trying to sell them
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The Lego creature sported a pincher on its head and brandished a whip-like tail.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
Just what does Warren Buffett give for Christmas? Billionaire Warren Buffett is known for being a penny pincher though used to hand out $10,000 cash Christmas gifts.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
There’s something for every type of traveler—and penny pincher—with our Booking.com promo code and other Booking.com discounts.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
While the style tends to be a toe pincher, Vivaia's pointed bow loafers are anything but uncomfortable.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
Just what does Warren Buffett give for Christmas? Billionaire Warren Buffett is known for being a penny pincher though used to hand out $10,000 cash Christmas gifts.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
There’s something for every type of traveler—and penny pincher—with our Booking.com promo code and other Booking.com discounts.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
While the style tends to be a toe pincher, Vivaia's pointed bow loafers are anything but uncomfortable.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Pincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pincher. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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