light-fingered

معنی فارسی

تردست

/līt´fiŋ´gǝrd/adj.

● دارای دست یا نوازش ملایم، نرم دست

● تردست

● جیب بر، کج دست، ماهر در جیب بری

● دزد مسلک، اهل دله دزدی

ریشه

The word 'light' comes from Old English 'lēoht', meaning 'light, daylight'. 'Fingered' comes from Old English 'fingrian', meaning 'to touch, handle'.

مثال

The light-fingered thief stole the wallet without the victim even realizing it.
Be careful with your belongings in crowded places, as there are often light-fingered pickpockets around.
The light-fingered magician performed impressive tricks involving sleight of hand.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Be light-fingered Steal as a light-fingered thief Beware of light-fingered pickpockets

adjective

having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets “a light-fingered burglar who can crack the combination of a bank vault"- Harry Hansen” “the light-fingered thoughtfulness...of the most civilized playwright of the era"- Time”