efter
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Meaning · English
A thief who frequents theaters.
Register: slang
Examples
[…] E was an Efter, that went to the play; / F was a Fogle he knapped on his way; […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “efter” mean?
A thief who frequents theaters.
Is “efter” formal or informal?
efter is generally slang.