NIMBLE-FINGERED
\nˈɪmbə͡lfˈɪŋɡəd], \nˈɪmbəlfˈɪŋɡəd], \n_ˈɪ_m_b_əl_f_ˈɪ_ŋ_ɡ_ə_d]\
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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
By Princeton University
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].
Nearby Words
- nimbi
- nimbiferous
- nimbl
- nimble
- nimble will
- nimble-fingered
- nimble-footed
- nimble-witted
- nimblefooted
- nimbleness
- nimbless