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- [gam-buh l]
- /ˈgæm bəl/
- /ˈɡæm.blər/
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- [gam-buh l]
- /ˈgæm bəl/
Definitions of gambler word
- verb without object gambler to play at any game of chance for money or other stakes. 1
- verb without object gambler to stake or risk money, or anything of value, on the outcome of something involving chance: to gamble on a toss of the dice. 1
- verb with object gambler to lose or squander by betting (usually followed by away): He gambled all his hard-earned money away in one night. 1
- verb with object gambler to wager or risk (money or something else of value): to gamble one's freedom. 1
- verb with object gambler to take a chance on; venture; risk: I'm gambling that our new store will be a success. 1
- noun gambler any matter or thing involving risk or hazardous uncertainty. 1
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Origin of gambler
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English gamenen to play (Old English gamenian), with substitution of -le for -en; see game1
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Parts of speech for Gambler
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gambler popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
gambler usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gambler
noun gambler
- 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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