Filch ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Filch ( verb )

1. To steal something in a sneaky or stealthy manner.
2. To take something without permission or without being noticed.

Origin:

Of uncertain origin, first recorded in the late 17th century.

Examples:

1. He filched the pen from his colleague's desk.
2. The thief filched the purse from the woman's shoulder.
3. The boy filched a candy from the store.
4. She filched the idea from her competitor.
5. The employee filched company's confidential documents.

(As a noun)

Filch ( noun )

1. To steal something in a sneaky or stealthy manner.
2. To take something without permission or without being noticed.

Origin:

Of uncertain origin, first recorded in the late 17th century.

Examples:

1. He filched the pen from his colleague's desk.
2. The thief filched the purse from the woman's shoulder.
3. The boy filched a candy from the store.
4. She filched the idea from her competitor.
5. The employee filched company's confidential documents.