punters

Meanings

• noun

  Individuals who place bets on the outcome of races, sports events, or games.

  - "Punters flock to the racecourse every weekend."
  - "The punter won a fortune on the horse race."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with punters
hunters , mounters , clounters

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Variants

List of all variants of punters that leads to same result
punter , punters

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Italian word 'puntare', meaning 'to mark' or 'to stake'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'punter' in English was in the 18th century?

2. The largest bet ever placed by a single punter was £132 million on the Premier League soccer matches.

3. In Australia, punters are also known as 'gamblers' or 'betters'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. gambling: The act of betting or wagering money on the outcome of a game or event.

2. racing: A competitive event in which participants, typically on horses or cars, race against each other.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, punters are often depicted as gambling addicts or as shrewd and calculating individuals. In art, they may be portrayed as part of the racing or betting scene. In music, there are several songs with the word 'punter' in the title or lyrics.

How to Memorize "punters"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people gathered around a table, placing bets on a race or a game.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'punter' with the image of a person holding a racecard and a stack of chips.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'punter' comes from the Italian word 'puntare', which means 'to mark' or 'to stake'.

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