tinhorn gambler

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• tinhorn — ☆ tinhorn [tin′hôrn΄ ] adj. [< phr. tin horn gambler: so named from use of metal dice shaker in chuck a luck games, scorned as petty by faro dealers] Slang pretending to have money, influence, ability, etc., though actually lacking in these;… …   English World dictionary

• gambler — Synonyms and related words: adventurer, betting ring, bettor, boneshaker, cardshark, cardsharp, cardsharper, compulsive gambler, crap shooter, gamester, hazarder, petty gambler, piker, player, plunger, punter, sharp, sharper, sharpie, speculator …   Moby Thesaurus

• tinhorn — /tin hawrn /, Slang. n. 1. someone, esp. a gambler, who pretends to be important but actually has little money, influence, or skill. adj. 2. cheap and insignificant; small time: a tinhorn racket. [1880 85, Amer.; TIN + HORN] * * * …   Universalium

• tinhorn — tin•horn [[t]ˈtɪnˌhɔrn[/t]] Slang. 1) sts someone, esp. a gambler, who pretends to be important 2) sts insignificant; small time: a tinhorn dictator[/ex] • Etymology: 1880–85, amer …   From formal English to slang

• tinhorn — Synonyms and related words: Middle America, adventurer, betting ring, bettor, boneshaker, bourgeoisie, burgherdom, cardshark, cardsharp, cardsharper, compulsive gambler, crap shooter, fourth rater, gambler, gamester, hazarder, jerkwater, measly,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• tinhorn — noun Date: 1885 one (as a gambler) who pretends to have money, ability, or influence …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• tinhorn — (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. gambler, piker. See chance …   English dictionary for students

• gambler — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. gamester, player, speculator, bettor, plunger, backer, layer, sharper, cardsharp*, player for stakes, dicer, crapshooter, hazarder, adventurer, risk taker, operator, bookmaker, croupier, banker, numbers runner, sport*,… …   English dictionary for students

• gambler — n bettor, wagerer, gamester, speculator, adventurer; Brit. punter, Inf. sport, Inf. piker, Inf. tinhorn, Inf. crapshooter, Sl. boneshaker, Sl. big timer; adventurist, risk taker, hazarder, speculator, Inf. plunger; bookmaker, Inf. bookie,… …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

• tinhorn — /ˈtɪnhɔn/ (say tinhawn) US Colloquial –noun 1. a pretentious or boastful person, especially a gambler, who makes false claims to power, influence, resources, etc. –adjective 2. insignificant; petty; cheap …  

• shoestring gambler — shoestring gambler, U.S. a petty or tinhorn gambler …   Useful english dictionary