thieve out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to walk out of a place stealthily
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But Kezia thieved out at the back.
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 “thieve out” mean?
to walk out of a place stealthily
Is “thieve out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.