Cardsharp (Noun)
Meaning
A professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notorious cardsharp was banned from every casino in town after being caught palming aces for the third time.
- He made a living as a cardsharp, traveling from city to city and swindling unsuspecting players out of their money.
- The cardsharp's skills were so refined that he could deal himself a winning hand without anyone noticing.
- After years of playing poker with the cardsharp, Jack finally caught on to his tricks and vowed never to play with him again.
- The cardsharp's reputation preceded him, and most players refused to sit at a table with him, fearing they would be his next mark.