thimbleriggers
/ˈθɪmbəlˌrɪɡərz/
noun
- People who cheat others in a game where a small object is hidden under one of three cups or thimbles that are moved around quickly.
- My grandfather warned me to stay away from thimbleriggers at the fair because their game is a scam.
- The thimbleriggers set up their table on the busy street corner, hoping to trick tourists.
- Police arrested the thimbleriggers after several people complained about losing money.