くすねる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

pilfer; filch; swipe

Casual, slightly old-fashioned word for stealing something small or of little value, often in a sneaky or opportunistic way. Carries a colloquial, petty-crime feel.

• 弟おとうとが私わたしの財さい布ふから小こ銭ぜにをくすねた。

  My younger brother swiped some coins from my wallet.

• 店みせの商しょう品ひんをくすねるなんて、許ゆるせない。

  I can't forgive someone who pilfers goods from a store.