STING OPERATION
\stˈɪŋ ˌɒpəɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \stˈɪŋ ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃən], \s_t_ˈɪ_ŋ ˌɒ_p_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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a complicated confidence game planned and executed with great care (especially an operation implemented by undercover agents to apprehend criminals)
By Princeton University
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Snake's-head
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