Past tense of heist; stole or robbed something, typically in a large or dramatic theft.
From 'heist,' a variant of 'hoist,' meaning to lift or steal. The term became popularized in mid-20th century American slang for robbery and is now standard.
The word 'heist' probably comes from 'hoist,' and it caught on perfectly because heists in movies and books always involve lifting something heavy—the word's origin matches what it describes!
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