Verb (Past Tense) | Theft (Mild)
Encyclopedia of British Slang
HALF-INCHED
Verb (Past Tense) | Informal | Theft (Mild)
HALF-INCHED Pronunciation: /’h??f ?nt?t/ Part of Speech: Verb (Past Tense) Severity Level: Informal Category: Theft (Mild)
Definition
Half-inched means stolen.
Derived from Cockney rhyming slang: Hampton Wick rhyming with nick.
Usage
Whos half-inched my pen?
Often humorous rather than accusatory.
Assessment
Light-hearted theft slang.
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