Synonyms for thimblerig
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A game of skill which requires the bettor to guess under which of three small cups (or thimbles) a pea-sized object has been placed after the party operating the game rapidly rearranges them, providing opportunity for sleight-of-hand trickery; a shell game.
Forms
- Plural
- thimblerigs → thimble-riggers…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| thimblerig | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.