HyperDic: gambler

English > 2 senses of the word gambler:
NOUNperson gamblera person who wagers money on the outcome of games / games / games or sporting events
person gambler, risk takersomeone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement
gambler > pronunciation
Soundsgae'mbler
Rhymesalveolar ... Ziegler: 240 rhymes with ler...
English > gambler: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who wagers money on the outcome of games / games / games or sporting events.
Narrowerbettor, better, wagerer, puntersomeone who bets
bookmaker, bookieA gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races)
crapshooterA gambler who plays the game / game of craps
croupiersomeone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table
ex-gamblerA former gambler
high rollerA gambler who wagers large sums
loserA gambler who loses a bet
odds-maker, handicappersomeone who sets the betting odds based on calculations of the outcome of a contest (especially a horse race)
shooter, crap-shooterA gambler who throws dice in the game / game of craps
speculator, plungersomeone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
sporting mansomeone who leads a merry existence
winnerA gambler who wins a bet
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being
Spanishjugadora, jugador, tahúr
Catalanjugadora, jugador
Verbsgambleplay games / games for money
English > gambler: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaningsomeone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement.
Synonymrisk taker
Broaderadventurer, venturerA person who enjoys / enjoys / enjoys taking risks
Spanishapostador
Verbsgambletake a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

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