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time burglar
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1.
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UK
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informal
colloquial
A variant expression for a petty burglar or small‑time thief; someone who commits minor burglaries rather than major crimes.
A casual or imprecise term for a person involved in low‑level criminal entry or theft.
2.
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informal
figurative
Figuratively, a person or thing that 'steals' time from someone, causing delays or occupying time unnecessarily.
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