heist
word
/ˈhaɪst/
hyst
/hˈaɪst/
hyst
Definition
A heist is a carefully planned theft or robbery, especially of something valuable or from a place like a bank or a museum.
Usage & Nuances
'Heist' is informal and often used for dramatic or cinematic thefts, not small crimes. Common in phrases like 'bank heist' or 'diamond heist.' Unlike 'robbery,' 'heist' emphasizes planning and scale. Often heard in news or movie contexts.
Spanish: robo (a mano armada) - atracoPortuguese (BR): assalto - roubo (grande) - golpePortuguese (PT): assalto - roubo (grande) - golpeChinese (Simplified): 抢劫案 - 劫案Chinese (Traditional): 搶劫案 - 劫案Hindi: डकैती - लूटArabic: سطو - عملية سرقة كبيرةBengali: ডাকাতি - চুরি (পরিকল্পিত, বড়ো)Russian: ограбление - налёт (на банк/музей)Japanese: 強盗事件 - 大規模な窃盗Vietnamese: vụ cướp táo tợn - vụ trộm lớnKorean: 강도 사건 - 대형 절도Turkish: soygun - büyük hırsızlıkUrdu: ڈاکہ - بڑی چوریIndonesian: perampokan - pencurian besar
Example Sentences
They planned a heist at the jewelry store.
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The police stopped the heist before it began.
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The movie is about a big heist.
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Everyone was shocked by the daring museum heist.
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It's not every day you hear about a casino heist that actually works.
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The crew pulled off the perfect heist and vanished without a trace.
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