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Definition of heist

heist

/haɪst/
heist
Plural:heists
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Past Simple:heisted
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Past Participle:heisted
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Present Participle:heisting
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heist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A robbery or burglary, especially a carefully planned theft from a bank, museum, or other institution.

Example

"The documentary examined the famous museum heist in which several priceless paintings were taken."

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• verb

1

To steal something or rob an establishment (informal).

Example

"In the classic film, the protagonists devise an elaborate scheme to heist the royal jewels."

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• Rhymes for heist

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in late 19th-century American slang as a dialectal variant of "hoist," literally referring to the act of lifting or shoplifting goods.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heist
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