thimblerigs

[US]/ˈθɪmbəlrɪg/
[UK]/ˈθɪmbəlrɪg/

Translation

n.a game of chance involving deception
vi.to play a game of thimblerig to cheat; to deceive

Phrases & Collocations

thimblerig game

thimblerig trick

thimblerig artist

thimblerig scam

thimblerig con

thimblerig act

thimblerig master

thimblerig gamekeeper

thimblerig player

thimblerig setup

Example Sentences

he tried to thimblerig the audience with his sleight of hand.

don't let him thimblerig you; he has a history of scams.

she was skilled at thimblerig, making it hard to catch her tricks.

the magician's thimblerig left everyone wondering where the ball went.

thimblerigging is often associated with street performers.

he used thimblerig as a way to entertain the crowd.

many people fell for his thimblerig, losing their money.

the thimblerig game seemed innocent until someone lost big.

it's important to recognize when someone is thimblerigging you.

his thimblerigging skills amazed everyone at the party.

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