punter
noun/ˈpʌntər/
Frequency rank: #12,437 most common English word
Meaning
a person who gambles or places a bet, especially on a sporting event; also informally used to mean a customer or ordinary person.
Example sentence
The punter placed a large bet on the horse race and won big.
Synonyms & related words
- bettor
- gambler
- wagerer
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