dief — meaning in English Dutch → English · translate English → Dutch instead English meaning prowler noun A person who lurks or moves around a place secretly, often intending to commit a crime like burglary. thief noun A person who steals something, typically without using force or confrontation. Senses dief is used for these senses in English: prowler One who roves about for prey; one who prowls. thief One who carries out a theft. Related Dutch words inbreker sluiper snuffelaar dievegge gannef