Heist meaning
A robbery; a burglary.
noun
The definition of heist is slang for a robbery or burglary.
When someone robs a jewelry store and escapes with 1000s of diamonds, this is an example of a heist.
noun
To steal.
Heisted the collection of jewels from the museum.
verb
To hold up; rob.
verb
A robbery or holdup.
noun
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To rob or steal.
verb
Origin of heist
- Alteration of hoist
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Pronunciation variation of hoist
From Wiktionary