propensity+to+steal
1sticky fingers — sticky fingered /stik ee fing geuhrd/, adj. Informal. a propensity to steal. [1930 35] * * * informal a propensity to steal * * * noun [noncount] informal : a tendency to steal things people with sticky fingers She s known for having sticky… …
2kleptomania — A morbid propensity to steal, whether consciously or unconsciously. The disease of stealing; an irresistible impulse to steal. 29 Am J Rev ed Ins Per § 3. A species of insanity; a weakening of the will power to such an extent as to leave one… …
3Kleptomania — Klep to*ma ni*a, n. [Gr. kle pths thief + E. mania.] A propensity to steal, claimed to be irresistible. This does not constitute legal irresponsibility. Wharton. [1913 Webster] …
4Uncle Cleans Up — (1965) is a children s story written by J. P. Martin as part of his Uncle series. Plot summaryIn this story, Goodman the Cat joins Uncle s supporters. He is rescued from down trodden and hungry service at Wizard Blenkinsop s and throws himself… …
5sticky fingers — sticky fingered /stik ee fing geuhrd/, adj. Informal. a propensity to steal. [1930 35] * * * …
6sticky fingers — informal a propensity to steal. → sticky …
7sticky — adjective (stickier, stickiest) 1》 tending or designed to stick; adhesive. ↘glutinous; viscous. 2》 (of the weather) hot and humid; muggy. 3》 damp with sweat. 4》 informal difficult; awkward. 5》 informal (of a website) attracting a long visit… …
8kleptomania — n. Klopemania, propensity to steal, mania for stealing …
9thievishness — n. Cleptomania, klopemania, propensity to steal, mania for stealing …
10sticky fingers — stick′y fin′gers n. pl. Informal. cvb inf a propensity to steal • Etymology: 1930–35 stick′y fin gered, adj …
