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ぎる

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Meanings

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godan verb (-ru), transitive verb

swipe; nick; pilfer; steal

slang

Slang term for stealing something, often casually or sneakily. Similar to がめる but with a slightly lighter, more colloquial feel.

See also: がめる

財さい布ふをぎられた。
I had my wallet swiped.

あいつ、また店みせからお菓か子しをぎってきたらしい。

Looks like that guy swiped some snacks from the store again.

Written forms

ぎるUsage100%
Hiragana spelling; no kanji form exists.
ギる
Katakana spelling, often used for slang or emphasis.

Similar words

がめる
がめる is also slang for stealing, but can imply a more forceful or greedy taking. ぎる is often used for lighter, sneakier theft.
盗ぬすむ
盗む is the standard, neutral word for 'steal'. ぎる is much more casual and slangy.

Etymology

The origin is uncertain; it may be a slang alteration of がめる or a sound-symbolic creation. First recorded in modern colloquial usage.