sticky fingers

noun

informal
: a tendency to steal things

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Those must be some extra sticky fingers. — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 Even without a major spill, everyday wear and tear including sweat, pets, and sticky fingers leaves its mark (or many marks) on the cotton, microfiber, leather, or other common couch upholstery facing daily use. — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026 And sticky fingers in California are stretching out to get some of the management fees for handling the loot. — Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026 Although his sticky fingers have landed him a six-month prison sentence, his esteemed older brother, Mycroft (Max Irons), comes to his aid. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sticky fingers

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“Sticky fingers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticky%20fingers. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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