Heisted: meaning, definitions and examples
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heisted
[ haɪstɪd ]
illegal act
Heisted refers to the act of stealing, particularly on a large scale or from a location that is typically secure. The term is often used in the context of elaborate thefts, such as bank heists or art thefts.
Synonyms
loot, plundered, robbed, stole.
Examples of usage
- The robbers heisted millions from the bank.
- They heisted a priceless painting from the gallery.
- The criminals were planning to heist the jewelry store.
- After the heist, the police launched a massive manhunt.
Translations
Translations of the word "heisted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 roubado
🇮🇳 चोरी किया गया
🇩🇪 gestohlen
🇮🇩 dirampok
🇺🇦 викрадений
🇵🇱 skradziony
🇯🇵 盗まれた
🇫🇷 dérober
🇪🇸 robado
🇹🇷 soygun yapılmış
🇰🇷 강탈당한
🇸🇦 مسروق
🇨🇿 ukradený
🇸🇰 ukradnutý
🇨🇳 被盗的
🇸🇮 ukraden
🇮🇸 stolið
🇰🇿 ұрланған
🇬🇪 გატაცებული
🇦🇿 oğurlanmış
🇲🇽 robado
Etymology
The word 'heisted' is derived from the noun 'heist', which originated in American slang in the late 19th century. Its etymology can be traced back to the Yiddish word 'heist', meaning 'to lift' or 'to raise'. This term was originally used to describe the act of stealing, particularly in reference to large scale thefts such as bank robberies or art thefts. 'Heist' gained further popularity, especially in crime fiction and movies, where elaborate robbery plots became a common theme. The use of the word 'heisted' became more prevalent in the late 20th century, maintaining its association with organized crime and high-stakes thefts. Today, it is commonly used in both casual conversation and in media to describe thefts that are planned and executed with precision.