The term “filch” has been used in literature to convey the act of petty theft, often to underscore a character's moral stance or to add a humorous twist. In Fyodor Dostoyevsky's work [1] and Plutarch’s discussion [2], the word is employed to describe the simple, almost trivial act of stealing, highlighting a disdain for even minor improprieties. François Rabelais not only uses “filch” in its standard context [3] but also playfully twists it with inventive compounds like “filch‐lard” [4]. In dramatic contexts, such as in Shakespeare’s Othello [5] and the dialogues in Beggar’s Opera [6][7], the term can function either as a descriptor of act or even take on a nominal role, enriching character dynamics and underscoring themes of moral ambiguity. Meanwhile, La Fontaine’s fables [8] reframe the act as a source of poetic irony, demonstrating that “filch” has long served as a versatile literary device to explore the nuances of theft and misbehavior.