filch
Swipe on impulse
To filch is to steal something small or of little value, typically in a sneaky, petty way: Someone filched my sandwich from the office fridge.
The word suggests pilfering rather than serious theft—swiping pens, snacks, or loose change.
It carries a slightly old-fashioned or playful tone.
theft
Sneak off with trifles
- swipeQuick sliding motion
- snatchRapid forceful taking
- purloinTake dishonestly
- shopliftSteal retail merchandise
pickpocket · steal · thieve · pocketing · nab · pinch · nick · lift
pilfer
Sneak off with trifles
shoplift · pickpocket · steal · thieve · pocketing · nab · pinch · nick · lift · boost
furtive
Secretive and sly
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
- sneakyStealthily deceptive
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
covert · skulking · secretive · underhanded · sly · cunning · crafty · devious · slippery · shifty
prank
Playful trick on someone
- shenanigansMischievous or deceitful behavior
- roguishMischievously charming
- impishPlayfully mischievous in manner
rascal · scallywag · scamp · naughty · pilfering · antics · tomfoolery · devilry · trickster · cheeky