"Kansas City shuffle" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Kansas City shuffles [plural]
Etymology: In reference to a bet about the location of Kansas City. The mark identifies Kansas City, Missouri, but it turns out that a lesser-known Kansas City in Kansas was the correct answer. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Kansas City shuffle}} Kansas City shuffle (plural Kansas City shuffles)
  1. An advanced form of confidence trick where the mark is aware of being involved in a swindle and believes that he or she can outsmart the swindler; however, this is all part of the trick, and by attempting to retaliate, the mark unwittingly assists the con artist. Wikipedia link: Kansas City shuffle

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