Thimblerigs, also known as shell game or three-card monte, is a notorious street game that has been around for centuries. The game involves the manipulation of small balls or a pea under three cups or shells, with the aim of deceiving players into betting on the wrong cup or shell. This fraudulent game has become a symbol of dishonesty and trickery, and has many synonyms. Some of the common synonyms for thimblerigs include con game, scam, swindle, trick, hustle, deception, fraud, and bunko. These words are often used interchangeably to describe a fraudulent activity aimed at swindling people out of their money or possessions.