1. Adjective
Given to stealing; addicted to theft; as, a thievish boy, a thievish magpie.
2. Adjective
Like a thief; acting by stealth; sly; secret.
3. Adjective
Partaking of the nature of theft; accomplished by stealing; dishonest; as, a thievish practice.
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