"Thimblerig" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"thimblerig" Definition
- a swindling trick in which a small ball or pea is quickly shifted from under one to another of three small cups to fool the spectator guessing its location
- one who manipulates the cup in thimblerig : THIMBLERIGGER
- to cheat by trickery
- to swindle by thimblerig
"thimblerig" Synonyms & Antonyms
"thimblerig" synonyms:
- thimblerigger,
- shell-game,
- three-shells-and-a-pea,
- the-old-army-game,
- fraud,
- swindle,
- scam,
- con,
- sting,
- flimflam,
- fiddle,
- bunco,
- hustle,
- bunko,
- thimblerigging,
- bunco-game,
- con-game,
- racket,
- rip-off
"thimblerig" antonyms:
- give,
- be-forthright,
- be-honest,
- offer,
- add,
- conserve,
- increase,
- put-in,
- help,
- aid,
- assist,
- promote,
- encourage,
- facilitate,
- further,
- expedite,
- accelerate,
- boost,
- undeceive