How Do You Spell THIMBLERIG?

Pronunciation: [θˈɪmbə͡lɹˌɪɡ] (IPA)

Thimblerig is a word that's often misspelled due to its unusual spelling. The word refers to a game of chance that involves three small cups and a ball or similar object. The phonetic transcription of thimblerig is /ˈθɪmbəlˌrɪɡ/, which may help in understanding the spelling. The word's first syllable is pronounced like "thimble," with the stress on the first syllable, while the second syllable is pronounced like "rig." Knowing the IPA transcription can help you pronounce and spell this unusual word correctly.

THIMBLERIG Meaning and Definition

1. Thimblerig is a noun that refers to a form of confidence trick commonly associated with the sleight-of-hand technique, typically involving the manipulation of small objects, such as thimbles or similar containers. This deceptive game has its roots in street gambling, where participants would attempt to predict the location of a hidden object, often a pea or small ball, under a fast-paced series of movements.

   In thimblerig, a "thimblerigger" (the person in control of the game) uses their dexterity and misdirection to shuffle several identical-looking containers, placing the hidden object underneath one of them. The objective is to deceive the spectator into identifying the correct location and therefore win the bet. However, in reality, the thimblerigger has complete control over the outcome, making it nearly impossible for the spectator to correctly guess the hiding place consistently.

   Thimblerig is often associated with illicit gambling and street hustles due to its nature of deceiving unsuspecting individuals out of their money. It requires a skilled manipulator who can distract and confuse the participant, leading to false confidence before leaving them with empty pockets.

   Due to its fraudulent nature, thimblerig has become a metaphor for deceitful practices in various contexts outside of the gambling realm. It can be seen as a cautionary tale highlighting the importance of astute observation, critical thinking, and avoiding schemes that seem too good to be true.

Common Misspellings for THIMBLERIG

• rhimblerig
• fhimblerig
• ghimblerig
• yhimblerig
• 6himblerig
• 5himblerig
• tgimblerig
• tbimblerig
• tnimblerig
• tjimblerig
• tuimblerig
• tyimblerig
• thumblerig
• thjmblerig
• thkmblerig
• thomblerig
• th9mblerig
• th8mblerig
• thinblerig
• thimblwerig

Etymology of THIMBLERIG

The word "thimblerig" originated in the early 17th century in English. Its etymology can be traced back to the combination of two words: "thimble" and "rig".

"Thimble" refers to a small protective cap or cover, usually made of metal, worn on the fingertip to protect it while sewing or used in various games. This term comes from the Old English word "thȳmel", which evolved into "thimel" in Middle English.

"Rig" in this context refers to a swindling or cheating trick. It derived from the Middle English word "riggen", which means to "make dishonestly or falsely".

When combined, "thimblerig" refers to a specific game of skill and deception.

Similar spelling words for THIMBLERIG

• thimble,
• thimbleweed,
• thimbleberry,
• thumbhole,
• thimbleful.

Plural form of THIMBLERIG is THIMBLERIGS

Conjugate verb Thimblerig

CONDITIONAL

I would thimblerig

you would thimblerig

he/she/it would thimblerig

we would thimblerig

they would thimblerig

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be thimblerigging

you would be thimblerigging

he/she/it would be thimblerigging

we would be thimblerigging

they would be thimblerigging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have thimblerig

you would have thimblerig

he/she/it would have thimblerig

we would have thimblerig

they would have thimblerig

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been thimblerigging

you would have been thimblerigging

he/she/it would have been thimblerigging

we would have been thimblerigging

they would have been thimblerigging

FUTURE

I will thimblerig

you will thimblerig

he/she/it will thimblerig

we will thimblerig

they will thimblerig

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be thimblerigging

you will be thimblerigging

he/she/it will be thimblerigging

we will be thimblerigging

they will be thimblerigging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have thimblerigged

you will have thimblerigged

he/she/it will have thimblerigged

we will have thimblerigged

they will have thimblerigged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been thimblerigging

you will have been thimblerigging

he/she/it will have been thimblerigging

we will have been thimblerigging

they will have been thimblerigging

IMPERATIVE

you thimblerig

we let´s thimblerig

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to thimblerig

PAST

I thimblerigged

you thimblerigged

he/she/it thimblerigged

we thimblerigged

they thimblerigged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was thimblerigging

you were thimblerigging

he/she/it was thimblerigging

we were thimblerigging

they were thimblerigging

PAST PARTICIPLE

thimblerigged

PAST PERFECT

I had thimblerigged

you had thimblerigged

he/she/it had thimblerigged

we had thimblerigged

they had thimblerigged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been thimblerigging

you had been thimblerigging

he/she/it had been thimblerigging

we had been thimblerigging

they had been thimblerigging

PRESENT

I thimblerig

you thimblerig

he/she/it thimblerigs

we thimblerig

they thimblerig

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am thimblerigging

you are thimblerigging

he/she/it is thimblerigging

we are thimblerigging

they are thimblerigging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

thimblerigging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have thimblerigged

you have thimblerigged

he/she/it has thimblerigged

we have thimblerigged

they have thimblerigged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been thimblerigging

you have been thimblerigging

he/she/it has been thimblerigging

we have been thimblerigging

they have been thimblerigging