Five Finger Discount

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The internet slang termFive Finger Discount” refers to stealing or shoplifting. Its a colloquial way of describing the act of taking something without paying for it.

Examples:

1. John: Hey, did you see that new video game at the store? It looks awesome!
Jane: Yeah, I really want it too, but I can’t afford it right now.
John: Well, you could always use the five finger discount.

2. Jack: I heard Karen got caught using the five finger discount at the mall yesterday.
Sarah: Seriously? That’s not cool at all! She should know better.

Synonyms:
theft, stealing, shoplifting
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