korttihai — meaning in English

English meaning

• cardsharp noun Someone who cheats at cards as a way of making money.
• shark noun A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.

Senses

korttihai is used for these senses in English:

• cardsharp (card games) A professional cheater at card games.
• shark (informal) A very good poker or pool player. Compare fish (a bad poker player).

shark — full definition

1. noun A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
2. noun A person who ruthlessly exploits or cheats others, especially in business or money matters.
3. noun Someone who is extremely skilled at a competitive game, especially one who hides that skill to win money (e.g. a pool shark).
4. verb To swindle or cheat someone out of money.

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