thievish

Having a tendency to steal. / Having the manner of a thief; furtive; stealthy.

Japanese Meaning

盗み癖がある / 盗賊のような性質を持つ / こそこそしている、隠密な様子を示す / 盗む傾向がある

The thievish raccoon slipped through the campsite at night, stealing shiny trinkets from unsuspecting tents.

盗み癖のあるアライグマが夜、キャンプ場に忍び入り、油断しているテントから光る小物を盗んでいった。

Sense（1）

Having a tendency to steal.

I tel you true my hart is ſwolne with wrath,

On this ſame theeuish villain Tamburlain.

And of that false Coſroe, my traiterous brother,

Would it not grieue a King to be so abuſ’d?

And haue a thouſand horſmen tane away?

Sense（2）

Having the manner of a thief; furtive; stealthy.

What, wouldst thou have me go and beg my food,

Or with a base and boist'rous sword enforce

A thievish living on the common road?

more thievish

（ comparative ）

most thievish

（ superlative ）