Definition of "filch" [filch]

• To take (something, especially something of little value) in a furtive manner; snitch. See Synonyms at steal. (verb-transitive)

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• "The clergy converted the simple teachings of Jesus into an engine for enslaving mankind ... to filch wealth and power to themselves."
• "It would be the work of a minute to nip in and filch the goods."
• "They eat an insane number of carrots and raw lasagna noodles that they bought in bulk at Sam's Club 12 years ago, and they filch bananas from co-workers' lunch bags when they're not watching."