Definition

A person who is skilled at cheating in card games.

Example

The cardsharp tricked everyone at the poker table with his clever moves.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy who got caught cheating at cards?

Yeah, I heard he's a real cardsharp who knows all the tricks.

It's crazy how some people can be so dishonest just to win a game.

I know, right? It ruins the fun for everyone else at the table.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cardsharp → The word is formed from "card" (from Old French *carte*, meaning a playing card) and "sharp" (from Old English *scearp*, meaning clever or shrewd). A cardsharp refers to a person who is skilled or clever in playing cards, often implying deceit or trickery.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'clever' ('sharp') with 'cards' — that's why a cardsharp is someone skilled at playing cards, often in a deceptive way.

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