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NIMBLE-FINGERED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nimble-fingered mean?
• NIMBLE-FINGERED (adjective)
The adjective NIMBLE-FINGERED has 1 sense:
1. having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets
Familiarity information: NIMBLE-FINGERED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets
Synonyms:
light-fingered; nimble-fingered
Context example:
the light-fingered thoughtfulness...of the most civilized playwright of the era
Similar:
adroit (quick or skillful or adept in action or thought)
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