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thievish Meaning & Definition

What Does Thievish Mean?

Thievish is used as an adjective meaning Having a tendency to steal. It is also used to mean Having the manner of a thief; furtive; stealthy.

Thievish at a Glance

Part of speechadjective
Synonymsdishonorable, dishonest and thieving
Comparative / superlativemore thievish, most thievish

Thievish Definition (Adjective)

  1. Having a tendency to steal.
  2. Having the manner of a thief; furtive; stealthy.

Synonyms of Thievish

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Word Forms & Grammar

thievish (comparative more thievish, superlative most thievish)

Words That Rhyme With Thievish

Origin of Thievish

From Middle English thevysch, equivalent to thief +‎ -ish. Cognate with Saterland Frisian däifsk (“thievish”), Dutch diefs (“thievish”), German Low German deevsk (“thievish”), German diebisch (“thievish”).

Frequently Asked Questions About Thievish

What part of speech is thievish?

Thievish is an adjective.

What is another word for thievish?

You can replace thievish with words such as dishonorable, dishonest and thieving. See the full list of thievish synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of thievish?

The comparative form is more thievish and the superlative form is most thievish.

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