horseplayer
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7.3
- noun
- /ˈhɔrsˌpleɪər/
- Jargon
- Wise old horseplayers rank right up there with Socrates, as far as I'm concerned, and I've always liked to bask in their expertise.
- Many horseplayers
Examples
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Horseplayers in the Bluegrass State wake up to find they're going to get a little bit less back on each winning wager.
Blog text (18) -
By the way, I am the world's greatest horseplayer.
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"Detective Morgan, I didn't know you were a horseplayer."
Fiction book (1990) -
At the betting windows, business was so fast and furious that horseplayers found it difficult to hear over the sound of money being exchanged.
Fiction book (2001) -
Many experienced horseplayers study the horses and jockeys carefully before placing their bets.
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At the racetrack, horseplayers gather to share tips and strategies for the upcoming races.
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During the race, the horseplayer cheered loudly as his favorite horse crossed the finish line first.
Synonyms
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3.4
A person who risks money on games or races hoping to win more
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5.9
A person who puts money on the result of a game or race
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7.9
A person who bets money on races or sports
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6.8
A person who bets money on the result of an event
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6.8
A person who places a bet on a game or race
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word horseplayer combines horse and player and means someone who 'bets' on horse races. A player is a person who 'plays' games or gambles, so a horseplayer is someone who studies races and regularly places bets on horses.