verb
pinch
To steal something.
The thief pinches a wallet from the coat.
Etymology
Pinch means taking something between tightly closed fingers. Its slang stealing sense applies that quick taking action to appropriating someone else's property.
To steal something.
The thief pinches a wallet from the coat.
Pinch means taking something between tightly closed fingers. Its slang stealing sense applies that quick taking action to appropriating someone else's property.