pigeon drop

pi·geon drop

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pij-uh n drop]
- /ˈpɪdʒ ən drɒp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pij-uh n drop]
- /ˈpɪdʒ ən drɒp/

Definitions of pigeon drop words

noun pigeon drop a confidence game or sleight-of-hand swindle whereby cash is extracted from the victim as collateral for a supposed share in a large sum of discovered money, dishonest profits, or gambling winnings, which in fact are nonexistent. 1
noun pigeon drop a confidence game in which the victim, enticed by a promise to share in the distribution of a large sum of money, hands over personal funds to show good faith 0

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Origin of pigeon drop

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40, Americanism; so called because such swindles orig. began with the dropping of a wallet in front of the intended victim, the pigeon

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Parts of speech for Pigeon drop

noun

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preposition

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exclamation

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pigeon drop popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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