Cardsharp

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːrdʃɑːrp/

Definitions of cardsharp

noun a person who cheats or tricks others in card games; a professional card player skilled in cheating or trickery

Example Sentences

A1 A cardsharp is someone who cheats at card games.

A2 The cardsharp was caught trying to manipulate the deck during the poker game.

B1 The cardsharp's sleight of hand tricks were exposed by the experienced players at the table.

B2 Despite his reputation as a cardsharp, he was still invited to play in high-stakes games.

C1 The cardsharp's ability to read his opponents' tells made him a formidable player in the casino.

C2 The cardsharp's intricate strategies and quick thinking set him apart as one of the best in the world.

Examples of cardsharp in a Sentence

formal The cardsharp was able to manipulate the deck to his advantage during the poker game.

informal Watch out for that cardsharp, he's always trying to cheat in card games.

slang That cardsharp is a real hustler, always looking to make a quick buck.

figurative She was a cardsharp in negotiations, always finding a way to come out on top.

Grammatical Forms of cardsharp

• past tense: cardsharped
• plural: cardsharps
• comparative: more cardsharp
• superlative: most cardsharp
• present tense: cardsharp
• future tense: will cardsharp
• perfect tense: have cardsharped
• continuous tense: is cardsharping
• singular: cardsharp
• positive degree: cardsharp
• infinitive: to cardsharp
• gerund: cardsharping
• participle: cardsharped

Origin and Evolution of cardsharp

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cardsharp' originated from the combination of 'card' and 'sharp', where 'sharp' was a slang term for a cheat or swindler.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cardsharp' evolved to refer specifically to someone skilled in cheating at card games, rather than just a general swindler.