cardsharp

[ kahrd-shahrp ]

noun

1. a person, especially a professional gambler, who cheats at card games.

cardsharp

/ ˈkɑːdˌʃɑːp /

noun

1. a professional card player who cheats

Derived Forms

• ˈcardˌsharping, noun

Other Words From

• card·sharp·ing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cardsharp¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; card ¹ + sharp

Example Sentences

He believed that if he was in England with plenty of money he could track down that cardsharp lie.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bum
• liar
• scoundrel
• swindler
• wretch