stealing en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
Meanings
- (uncountable) The action of the verb to steal, theft.
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(archaic, countable, in-plural, uncountable) That which is stolen; stolen property.
The politicaster is looking for small opportunities – for such pickings and stealings as a careless public may leave for those of his kind. The great politician is looking for great opportunities.
2004 January 5, Samuel McChord Crothers, “In Praise of Politicians”, in The Wall Street Journal, New York:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stealings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
manstealing · scene stealing · sheepstealing · work stealing · scene-stealing · nonstealing · angle stealing · cap stealing · show-stealing · stealingly · caught stealing