Chancer: meaning, definitions and examples
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chancer
[ หtสษหnsษ ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น apostador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคฟเคฎ เคฒเฅเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Risiko
๐ฎ๐ฉ penjudi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะทะธะบะพะฒะฐ ะปัะดะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ryzykant
๐ฏ๐ต ใชในใฏใๅใไบบ
๐ซ๐ท parieur
๐ช๐ธ apostador
๐น๐ท risk alan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ์ ๋ฌด๋ฆ ์ฐ๋ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎุงุทุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ riskant
๐ธ๐ฐ riskant
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ฉ่
๐ธ๐ฎ tveganec
๐ฎ๐ธ รกhรฆttutakari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำัะตะบะตะปััะป
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ risk edษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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.