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štípnout — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • filch verb To illegally take possession of (something, especially items of low value); to pilfer, to steal.
  • pinch verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
  • snitch verb To inform on someone, often betraying a friend or group.
  • swipe verb To steal something, often quickly and casually.

Senses

štípnout is used for these senses in English:

  • filch (transitive) To illegally take possession of (something, especially items of low value); to pilfer, to steal.
  • pinch To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
  • pinch (figurative) To cramp; to straiten; to oppress; to starve.
  • snitch (slang, dated, transitive) To steal, quickly and quietly.
  • swipe (transitive, informal) To steal or snatch.

pinch — full definition

  1. verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
  2. verb British informal: to steal something, usually minor.
  3. noun A small amount of something, especially a powder, held between finger and thumb.
  4. noun A difficult or tight situation, often financial.

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