jack-in-the-box

A plastic jack-in-the-box.

Noun

  • Children’s toy consisting of a small box from which a male figure pops out unexpectedly after some turnings of a crank.
  • A con-man who deceived tradesmen by substituting empty boxes for others full of money.

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