thimblerig

Meanings

• noun

  A type of gambling device consisting of a small platform with several small cups, one of which contains a pea. Players try to predict which cup contains the pea by feeling the surface.

  - "The carnival worker skillfully manipulated the thimblerig, fooling many unsuspecting customers."
  - "Despite losing money at the thimblerig, John couldn't resist trying again."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈθɪmbəlɹɪɡ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

shell game , thimblerigger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thimblerig
big , dig , rig

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Variants

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thimblerig , thimblerigs , thimblerigged , thimblerigger , thimbleriggers , thimblerigging

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'thimblerig' is believed to come from the Old French word 'timbrel', meaning a drum or a hoop, due to the circular shape of the gambling device.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'thimblerig' is also used metaphorically to refer to a situation where one is being deceived or misled.

2. The game of thimblerig has been banned in some jurisdictions due to its association with gambling and cheating.

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Related Concepts

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1. cheat: Thimblerig is a game of chance, and cheating is a common practice among unscrupulous carnival workers to manipulate the outcome in their favor.

2. three-card monte: Three-card monte is a similar gambling game where a small object is hidden among three face-down cards, and players try to guess which card it is under.

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Culture

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Thimblerig is often associated with carnivals and fairs, and has been a popular gambling game since the 18th century. It has been featured in various works of literature, such as Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

How to Memorize "thimblerig"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round platform with several small cups, and a pea hidden beneath one of them. Try to visualize the carnival worker skillfully manipulating the cups to confuse the players.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thimblerig' with carnivals, fairs, and gambling. Try to remember the circular shape of the device and the small cups.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CUPS' to remember the definition of thimblerig: Carnival gambling device with Unusual Platform and Small cups.

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