sting operation

/stɪŋ ˈɑpəˌreɪʃən/
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Other forms: sting operations

Definitions of sting operation
  1. noun
    a complicated confidence game planned and executed with great care (especially an operation implemented by undercover agents to apprehend criminals)
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    type of:
    bunco, bunco game, bunko, bunko game, con, con game, confidence game, confidence trick, flimflam, hustle, sting
    (offensive) a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
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