Filch

Pronunciation

• IPA: /fɪltʃ/

Origin

From Middle English filchen ("to steal, pilfer"), of uncertain origin. Perhaps related to Old English fylcian ("to marshal troops"), Old English Ä¡efylce ("band of men, army, host"). Related to folk.

Full definition of filch

Verb

1. (transitive) To steal, to illegally take possession of.Hey! Someone filched my noggin.

Synonyms

• lift, nick, pinch, pocket, rob, thieve, (Australia, slang) flog, (Cockney rhyming slang) half-inch, (slang) knock off, (slang) jack