Thimblerigger

Перевод слова "thimblerigger" на Русский язык

Существительное

/ˈθɪmbəlˌrɪɡə/

/ˈθɪmbəlˌrɪɡɚ/

thimblerigger

thimbleriggers множ.

The thimblerigger was caught cheating at the carnival.

Шулер был пойман на мошенничестве на карнавале.

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Существительное

/ˈθɪmbəlˌrɪɡə/

/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.

Прилагательное

/ˈθɪmbəlˌrɪɡə/

/ˈθɪmbəlˌrɪɡɚ/

Characteristic of or resembling a thimblerigger; deceitful or trickily manipulative.

Shareholders condemned the board’s thimblerigger tactics during the takeover bid.