plunger
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9.1
- noun
- /ˈplʌndʒər/
- US
:
apostador (juego)
- It's a... plunger refreshment bottle.
Examples
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West is a plunger.
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-Oh, yeah, the plunger.
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You are not a plunger.
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or: "Aren't they surrounded on all sides by the most powerful plunger known to man?"
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Many investors are plungers, always taking risks in the stock market in hopes of large returns.
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He was known as a plunger, often betting on high-stakes games without fearing the consequences.
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In the world of online gambling, a plunger is someone who bets large amounts, hoping for a big win.
Synonyms
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3.4
A person who risks money on games or races hoping to win more
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7.7
A person who makes quick risky trades to try to make money
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6.2
A person who buys houses or stocks taking big risks to sell them for much more
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3.2
A person who tries things that could fail or be dangerous, often for excitement
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5.9
A person who puts money on the result of a game or race
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6.8
A person who places a bet on a game or race
A person who plays games for money, for example at a casino
A person who bets money on the result of an event
How Risky
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5.6
115
3.4
- US
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9.1
26
6.2
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4.1
23
1.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word plunger comes from the verb plunge plus -er, where plunge means 'to jump or push into something quickly'. So a person called a plunger is someone who 'plunges' their money or bets into big risks, hoping for a large win even if they may lose a lot.