pigeon dropping
The term "pigeon dropping" can refer to either the excrement of pigeons or a specific type of confidence trick.
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Definition
B1Ornithology
(common)The excrement produced by pigeons.
Example
- The statue was covered in pigeon droppings.
C1Crime
(informal)A type of scam where a victim is tricked into believing they have found a large sum of money, only to be defrauded.
Example
- She fell victim to a pigeon dropping scam and lost all her savings.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pigeon dropping":
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