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Definition of card shark

card shark

noun

  • a person who is good at card games.
    Playing with a card shark is a good way to lose money.

    Last edited on Jan 17 2011. Submitted by Martha K. from Clarksville, AR, USA on Sep 10 2002.

  • a person who cheats at card games.
    Playing with a card shark is a good way to lose money.

    Last edited on Jan 17 2011. Submitted by Bob Kmoch from Madison, WI, USA on Jan 13 2011.

  • a person who performs card tricks.

    Last edited on Jan 17 2011. Submitted by Bob Kmoch from Madison, WI, USA on Jan 13 2011.

notes

  • Interchangeable with "card sharp", which is the older, though less commonly used, of the two terms.

    Last edited on Jan 17 2011. Submitted by Bob Kmoch from Madison, WI, USA on Jan 13 2011.

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Definitions include: when a TV series passes its peak.
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Definitions include: a person who loans money at extremely high interest rates.
Definitions include: to be good at pool.
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