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Pilfred

Definition:

Verb: To steal or take things in a sneaky or furtive manner, especially small or insignificant items.

Noun: A person who habitually pilfers or steals things, especially in a petty or inconspicuous way.

Senses:

Sense 1: (Verb) To steal or take things surreptitiously.

Sample Sentence: The mischievous boy pilfreded candies from the jar while his mother was distracted.

Sense 2: (Noun) A person who engages in habitual stealing, especially of small items.

Sample Sentence: The shopkeeper suspected one of his employees to be a pilfred, but he didn't have any concrete evidence to confront him.