Definition of THIEVISH

thievish

Adjective Satellite

  • given to thievery

Adj

  • Having a tendency to steal.
  • Having the manner of a thief; furtive; stealthy.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English thevysch, equivalent to thief + -ish. Cognate with Saterland Frisian däifsk (“thievish”), Dutch diefs (“thievish”), German Low German deevsk (“thievish”), German diebisch (“thievish”).

Synonyms

thieving

Scrabble Score: 17

thievish is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
thievish is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
thievish is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

thievish is a valid Words With Friends word