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gambler


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who plays games of chance for stakes; a bettor.

    - "He is a professional gambler who makes a living by playing poker."
    - "The gambler won the lottery last night."
    - "The gambler's luck finally ran out."
    - "Despite losing all his money, the gambler refused to quit."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with gambler
palmler , balmler , calmler
Homophones
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  1. gambler (de) : to tame, to train

  2. gambler (es) : to play a game


Variants
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gamble , gambled , gambler , gamblers , gambles , gambling
Forms
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gambles, gambled, gambling


Etymology
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From Old French gambler, from gambe 'leg', probably from the pastime's association with games played on a table.


Trivia
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  1. Gambling is estimated to be a $335 billion industry worldwide.

  2. The first known record of gambling dates back to ancient China around 2300 BC.

  3. The largest jackpot in lottery history was won in 2016, worth over $1.5 billion.


Related Concepts
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  1. casino: A building where gambling activities take place.

  2. poker: A popular card game where players bet on the value of their hand.

  3. roulette: A casino game where players bet on the outcome of a spinning wheel.


Culture
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Gambling has been a popular pastime for centuries and has been depicted in various forms of literature, art, music, and films. It has been associated with both positive and negative connotations, such as the thrill of winning and the potential for addiction.

How to Memorize "gambler"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person sitting at a table in a casino, surrounded by chips and cards.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a dice being rolled or a deck of cards being shuffled.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym G-A-M-B-L-E-R: 'Games And Money Bring Luck Everyday'.


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