Definition
a heist: a robbery (especially of a bank), a stickup, a hold up
That was the heist of the year! We stole almost $5 million!
Pronunciation examples
UK: That was the heist of the year!
US: There was a heist at the jewelers last week.
- "Fat Face Sal : The KLM heist, you stronzo!"
- "Peter : Oh yeah, oh yeah, the KLM heist!"
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