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- [boo k-ee]
- /ˈbʊk i/
- /ˈbʊk.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo k-ee]
- /ˈbʊk i/
Definitions of bookie word
- countable noun bookie A bookie is the same as a bookmaker. 3
- noun bookie bookmaker (sense 2) 3
- noun bookie bookmaker (def 1). 1
- noun bookie (Informal) A bookmaker, being a person who, or business which, takes bets from the general public on sporting events and similar. 0
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Origin of bookie
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; book(maker) + -ie
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Parts of speech for Bookie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bookie popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bookie usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bookie
noun bookie
- bettor — a person who bets
- backer — A backer is someone who helps or supports a project, organization, or person, often by giving or lending money.
- speculator — a person who is engaged in commercial or financial speculation.
- player — Gary, born 1935, South African golfer.
- bookmaker — A bookmaker is a person whose job is to take your money when you bet and to pay you money if you win.
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