What does HEIST mean?

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Parts of Speech: noun, verb
Definitions:
- a robbery or theft, usually involving a large sum of money or valuable items
- to commit a robbery or theft
Pronunciations:
- US: /haɪst/
- UK: /haɪst/
Origin and Usage:
The word "heist" originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the words "hoist" and "lift". The term is commonly used to describe a robbery or theft, especially one that involves a large amount of money or valuable items.
Synonyms:
- robbery
- theft
- burglary
- holdup
- steal
Related Words:
- theft
- crime
- robby
- larceny
- burgl
Example Sentences:
- The heist at the jewelry store was executed perfectly.
- They planned to heist the bank and split the money between them.

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