Meaning & use
Filching
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Stealing something, typically of small value, in a casual, sneaky, or petty way.
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He was caught filching candy from the corner store as a kid.
Someone's been filching pens from the supply closet all month.
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The word carries a light, almost mischievous tone, usually applied to small, low-stakes thefts rather than serious crimes.
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