Thieve

Thieve

British (and international) verb for steal.

Etymology & History

British steal. British criminal verb. 'Thieving' British ongoing crime. Working-class British criminality. Reflects British theft vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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