Chancer: meaning, definitions and examples

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chancer

 

[ หˆtสƒษ‘หnsษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

risky behavior

A person who takes risks or engages in risky behavior, especially in the hope of a favorable outcome.

Synonyms

adventurer, gambler, risk-taker

Examples of usage

  • He's a chancer who always bets on the underdog.
  • She's a chancer who loves living on the edge.
  • Don't be a chancer and always wear your seatbelt.
  • Being a chancer can sometimes lead to great success.
  • The chancer decided to start his own business against all odds.
Context #2 | Noun

opportunistic person

A person who takes advantage of opportunities, often in a deceitful or unscrupulous way.

Synonyms

exploiter, manipulator, opportunist

Examples of usage

  • He's a chancer who manipulates situations for his own benefit.
  • She's a chancer who will do anything to get ahead.
  • Be careful with chancers who may try to exploit you.
  • The chancer managed to secure the deal through cunning tactics.
  • The chancer was eventually exposed for his dishonesty.

Translations

Translations of the word "chancer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apostador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‹เค–เคฟเคฎ เคฒเฅ‡เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Risiko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjudi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะธะทะธะบะพะฒะฐ ะปัŽะดะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ryzykant

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใ‚นใ‚ฏใ‚’ๅ–ใ‚‹ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parieur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apostador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท risk alan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„ํ—˜์„ ๋ฌด๋ฆ…์“ฐ๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุงุทุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ riskant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ riskant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†’้™ฉ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tveganec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกhรฆttutakari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ัƒะตะบะตะปัˆั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ risk edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apostador

Etymology

The word 'chancer' originated from the Irish English dialect, where it refers to a person who takes risks or chances. Over time, it has evolved to also describe someone who seizes opportunities, often with a sense of risk or deception. The term gained popularity in British English and is commonly used to characterize individuals who exhibit daring or opportunistic behavior.

See also: chance, chances, chancing, chancy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,400, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.