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Thimblerigger
Translation of "thimblerigger" into Russian
Definitions
thimblerigger
Noun
UK
/ˈθɪmbəlˌrɪɡə/
US
/ˈθɪmbəlˌrɪɡɚ/
A person who operates a shell game, a gambling game involving sleight of hand.
The thimblerigger quickly moved the cups around, making it difficult for the onlookers to guess where the ball was hidden.
A swindler or cheat, especially one who uses deceptive tricks in any context.
Critics branded the lobbyist a political thimblerigger who manipulated legislation for personal gain.
thimblerigger
Adjective
UK
/ˈθɪmbəlˌrɪɡə/
US
/ˈθɪmbəlˌrɪɡɚ/
Characteristic of or resembling a thimblerigger; deceitful or trickily manipulative.
Shareholders condemned the board’s thimblerigger tactics during the takeover bid.