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Thimblerig

Noun

Definition: A game of skill in which the operator hides a small object, such as a pea, under one of three cups or shells, then shuffles them around and challenges players to guess which cup the object is under.

Sample Sentence: The crowd eagerly gathered around the street performer, trying their luck at guessing the cup that would conceal the hidden object in the thimblerig game.

Noun

Definition: A cheat or swindler who operates the game of thimblerig, typically tricking unsuspecting people out of their money.

Sample Sentence: The notorious thimblerig had a knack for conning innocent tourists into believing they could win big by participating in his rigged game.

Verb

Definition: To deceive or swindle someone, especially by using manipulative tactics or sleight of hand.

Sample Sentence: The cunning street magician would often thimblerig unsuspecting onlookers, leaving them amazed and wondering how he had managed to make their wallets disappear.

Adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is popular or localized in a specific region or among a particular group of people.

Sample Sentence: The bookstore had a wide range of books, from international bestsellers to thimblerig novels that were immensely popular among the local community.