mitch

/mɪt͡ʃ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: mitches · mitching · mitched

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To pilfer; filch; steal.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To shrink or retire from view; lurk out of sight; skulk.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mitch” mean?

To pilfer; filch; steal.

Is “mitch” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.