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heist

Pronunciation: /hʌɪst/
informal
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Definition of heist

noun

  • a robbery:a diamond heist

verb

[with object] North American
  • steal: he heisted a Pontiac

Origin:

mid 19th century (originally US): representing a local pronunciation of hoist

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Definition of heist in the US English dictionary

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