手て癖くせ

noun

sticky fingers; compulsive stealing

Refers to a habit of stealing small things, often impulsively. Used in expressions like 手癖が悪い.

• 彼かれは手て癖くせが悪わるくて、よく店みせのものを盗ぬすむ。

  He has sticky fingers and often steals things from stores.

noun

habitual hand movements; unconscious hand gestures

Describes unconscious, often fidgety hand movements, like touching one's hair or face. Not necessarily negative.

• 話はなしているときの手て癖くせが気きになる。

  I'm bothered by his habitual hand movements when he talks.

noun

wear from handling; marks from frequent use

Refers to the patina, stains, or wear on objects caused by being handled often. Often used for books, tools, or antiques.

• この古ふるい辞じ書しょには手て癖くせがついている。

  This old dictionary shows marks from being handled often.