Ambition Thief Pronunciation: /æmˈbɪʃ.ən θiːf/ (am-BISH-un theef) Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who only becomes highly interested in a subject or project after discovering someone else’s intentions, swiftly seizing the idea or opportunity before its originator can act.

Example: After hearing his friend’s plan to sell blue widgets, he quickly claimed the idea, bought blue widgets, and began selling them first.