Phrase guide
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noun
A gambler who wagers large amounts of money, usually in a casino.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, informal
Topics: gambling, games
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
One who has a lot of money and lives luxuriously.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, informal
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Synonyms: two week millionaire
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a gambler who wagers large sums
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: gambler
noun
one who spends lavishly and ostentatiously on entertainment
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: big spender
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: spendthrift, spend-all, spender, scattergood
History
A reference to a gambler rolling dice.
Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
