Meaning of nimble-fingered | Babel Free
Definitions
- Thieving, thievish.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nimble, fingered.
Examples
“Come hither Filch. I am as fond of this Child, as though my Mind miſgave me he vvere my ovvn. He hath as fine a Hand at picking a Pocket as a VVWoman, and is as nimble-finger’d as a Juggler.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.