gambler
pronunciation
How to pronounce gambler in British English:
UK ['ɡæmblə(r)]
How to pronounce gambler in American English:
US [ˈɡæmbəl]
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- Noun:
- a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
- someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement
Word Origin
- gambler (n.)
- 1738, agent noun from gamble (v.).
Example
- 1. Mr bush has always been something of a gambler .
- 2. " It 's true that americans are still a lot wealthier on average than people in mainland china , but I would guess that a chinese gambler would bet up to 10 times more than his american counterpart , " he said .
- 3. Once a well-known muslim gambler wanted to sell his daughter .
- 4. Ben bernanke doesn 't seem like a gambler .
- 5. So how do you become a successful gambler ?