/gæˈmblɚ/ - [gatmbler] - gam•bler
We found 9 definitions of gambler from 7 different sources.
NounPlural: gamblers |
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gambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events | ||
mortal, somebody, someone, individual, person, soul a single organism | ||
ex-gambler a former gambler | ||
bettor, wagerer, punter, better someone who bets | ||
bookie, bookmaker a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races) | ||
crapshooter a gambler who plays the game of craps | ||
croupier someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table | ||
high roller a gambler who wagers large sums | ||
loser a gambler who loses a bet | ||
handicapper, odds-maker someone who sets the betting odds based on calculations of the outcome of a contest (especially a horse race) | ||
crap-shooter, shooter (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket) | ||
speculator, plunger someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains | ||
sporting man someone who enjoys outdoor activities | ||
gambler - someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement | ||
risk taker | ||
adventurer, venturer a person who enjoys taking risks |