sneak thief

noun
UK: /ˈsniːk ˌθiːf/
US: /ˈsniːk ˌθiːf/

  1. A person who steals things secretly, often from inside buildings.

    1. The sneak thief took my wallet from my bag yesterday.
    2. Police are looking for the sneak thief who broke into several apartments last week.

Synonyms

shoplifter

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sneak thief" is /ˈsniːk ˌθiːf/ in British English and /ˈsniːk ˌθiːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sneak thief": shoplifter.

Example usage of "sneak thief": "The sneak thief took my wallet from my bag yesterday.". More examples on the page.