Card Sharp (Noun)
Meaning
A professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notorious card sharp had been banned from every casino in town, but he always managed to find a way back in.
- As a card sharp, Jack had honed his skills in sleight of hand and misdirection to deceive even the most experienced players.
- The card sharp's victims rarely suspected a thing, thanks to his charming smile and innocent demeanor.
- After years of playing cards for a living, Mike had become a skilled card sharp, able to swindle his opponents with ease.
- The police had been tracking the card sharp for months, but he always seemed to stay one step ahead of the law.