Thimblerig
Pronunciation: /ˈθɪmbəɫˈɹɪɡ/
Thimblerig (noun)
- A game where a small object is hidden under one of several cups, and players guess its location.
- A dishonest trick used to deceive people, often involving quick movements or distractions.
Examples
- The thimblerig attracted a curious crowd at the fair.
- He lost money playing a thimblerig on the street.
Common collocations: play thimblerig, thimblerig game, fall for a thimblerig, thimblerig scheme, thimblerig quickly
Thimblerig (verb)
- To perform a trick where an object is hidden under cups to deceive someone.
Examples
- He thimblerigged expertly, fooling everyone around.
- They watched him thimblerig with amazement.