Conman's Sidekick

Ruth Swanson | 21:52 Sat 08th Dec 2001 | People & Places

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What's the name (American Slang) for a Gambler or Conman's sidekick??

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incitatus

Stooge or patsy are two I've heard.

Ruth Swanson

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Thanks, Incitatus-I should have been more specific. It's sidekicks (plural) & 6 letters-
?h?l?s. So sort of like - shells/whales etc.
Makes no sense to me either!

geofbob

Ruth, I think the word you're looking for is "shill", plural "shills" (it can also be used as a verb). Shill is defined as "one who poses as a satisfied customer or an enthusiastic gambler to dupe bystanders into participating in a swindle".

Ruth Swanson

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Thanks geofbob, Shills the one Ruth

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