Meaning of the word thieving in English

What does thieving mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

thieving

US /ˈθiː.vɪŋ/
UK /ˈθiː.vɪŋ/

Adjective

used to describe people who steal things:

Example:
Those thieving kids tried to steal my car.

Noun

the activity of stealing:

Example:
His was a life of thieving and cheating.