nimble-fingered adjective1 •Thieving, thievish.Come hither Filch. I am as fond of this Child, as though my Mind misgave me he vvere my ovvn. He hath as fine a Hand at picking a Pocket as a VVWoman, and is as nimble-finger’d as a Juggler. — 1728 formsmore nimble-fingered · most nimble-fingered