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pilfer from (someone or something) pilfer from (someone or something)1. To steal from someone, something, or some group, especially in a furtive or deceptive manner. The CEO was caught pilfering from the company's pension funds. I have no doubt the school has been pilfering from its students. I heard Tom and Janet's daughter has been pilfering from them lately.2. To steal something from someone, something, or some group in small amounts, especially in a furtive or deceptive manner. I've been pilfering a few dollars from my parents at a time, so I doubt they'll notice. I guess Tom had been pilfering office supplies from the company for years before he was finally caught.See also: pilferpilfer something from someone or somethingto steal something from someone or something. Did you pilfer this money from your parents? Who pilfered some money from the cash box?See also: pilferpilfer from someone or somethingto steal from someone or a group. The petty thief had pilfered from several merchants in town. Someone has pilfered from the petty-cash drawer.See also: pilferpilfered (ˈpɪlfɚd) mod. alcohol intoxicated. I’ve had too much. I’m beginning to feel pilfered. See also: pilfer |