sticky fingers meaning in Hindi

sticky fingers in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Steno 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   To have sticky fingers

   ATo be suspiciousBTo have a tendency to stealCTo punish for a crimeDTo remain joyful in a difficult situation
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) To have a tendency to steal

   Correct Answer: To have a tendency to steal
   Explanation: The idiom "to have sticky fingers" refers to someone who is prone to stealing, particularly when they take things that don't belong to them.

2. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Sticky fingers

   AAn inclination to stealBA habit of licking fingersCA tendency to interfereDA tendency to forget
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) An inclination to steal

   Explanation:
   Correct Answer: An inclination to steal
   🔍 What’s the grammatical issue?
   • Error Type: ❌ None — this is an idiom meaning question
   • Part of speech involved: Noun phrase (idiomatic expression)
   📘 Meaning of “Sticky fingers”:
   This idiom refers to someone who has a tendency to steal, especially small items.
   (चोरी करने की आदत या प्रवृत्ति)
   It comes from the idea that their fingers are so “sticky” that items just seem to get taken without permission.
   ❌ Evaluation of Other Options:
   • A habit of licking fingers – ❌
   • Literal, not idiomatic; unrelated to theft
   • A tendency to interfere – ❌
   • More aligned with “nosy” or “meddling,” not stealing
   • A tendency to forget – ❌
   • Unrelated meanin

Examples

• “The shopkeeper suspected the boy had sticky fingers.”

sticky fingers – questions

What is the meaning of sticky fingers in Hindi?

sticky fingers means “चोरी करने की आदत” in Hindi. In English: A tendency to steal things.

What are the synonyms of sticky fingers?

Synonyms of sticky fingers: thieving, light-fingered, dishonest, pilfering.

What is the opposite of sticky fingers?

Antonyms of sticky fingers: honest, trustworthy.

Has sticky fingers been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – sticky fingers has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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