1. people who cheat or swindle others, especially in gambling or business dealings
Usage: informal

Examples

• The casino was known to attract card sharpers from across the state.
• Police warned tourists about sharpers operating fake charity scams.
• The old riverboat was full of sharpers looking for easy marks.
• He lost his savings to a group of sharpers running a rigged poker game.
• The detective specialized in catching sharpers who preyed on elderly victims.
• Street sharpers often use sleight of hand to deceive their victims.