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.