shoot-flier n.
(UK Und.) a thief who specializes in snatching wallets, watches and similar small items.
![[UK]](/static/img/flags/uk.png "United Kingdom") | (con. 1900–30) in Samuel East End Und. 283: Shoot-flier – A snatcher. The one who grabs a man’s watch and chain. Or his wallet. |
(UK Und.) a thief who specializes in snatching wallets, watches and similar small items.
| (con. 1900–30) in Samuel East End Und. 283: Shoot-flier – A snatcher. The one who grabs a man’s watch and chain. Or his wallet. |