filch

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Verb filch has 1 sense

pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf, swipe, hook, sneak, filch, nobble, lift - make off with belongings of others
--₁ is one way to steal
Sample sentence:
They filch the goods

Definitions from the Web

Term: Filch

Definition:

Verb

To secretly steal something, especially of small value or insignificance.

Noun

A person who habitually steals small items.

Sense 1:

Verb

To steal surreptitiously or without permission.

Example Sentence: The mischievous cat managed to filch a slice of fish from the kitchen counter.

Sense 2:

Noun

A petty thief or pilferer.

Example Sentence: The shopkeeper decided to hire a security guard to catch the filch who had been stealing candy from his store.

Related Products:

Searching on Amazon may provide books, movies, or other products related to the term "filch".

filariid filariidae filary filation filatoly filature filay filbert filch filched filches filching fild file file allocation table file away file cabinet

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics