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(of a person) Possessing the behavioral trait of stealing, especially of engaging in petty theft while handling money or goods.

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sticky-fingered

Source Word

sticky-fingered

of a person

Japanese Meaning

小規模な窃盗行為（特に金銭や物品に対して）の傾向がある / 盗癖がある

The manager warned customers to watch their wallets whenever the sticky-fingered clerk was on duty.

店長は、手癖の悪い店員が勤務しているときはお客様に財布に注意するよう警告した。

Sense（1）

Sticky-fingered customers and employees make off with $9 billion in merchandise annually.

Sense（2）

(sports) Skillful in catching or handling the ball, in such games as baseball, football, basketball, etc.

Chicago's sticky-fingered defense intercepted five of YA Tittle's passes.

more sticky-fingered

（ comparative ）

most sticky-fingered

（ superlative ）