Crapshooter: meaning, definitions and examples
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crapshooter
[ ˈkræpˌʃutər ]
gambling term
A crapshooter is a person who plays the game of craps, which is a popular casino dice game. Crapshooters often engage in gambling activities, placing bets on the outcome of the dice rolls. The term can also imply a level of risk-taking, as players may wager large sums of money based on chance. In some contexts, it may be used more broadly to describe someone who participates in gambling games without a strategic plan.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The crapshooter at the casino was getting everyone's attention.
- He considers himself a skilled crapshooter, always betting high.
- A novice crapshooter might rely on luck rather than strategy.
Translations
Translations of the word "crapshooter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 apostador de dados
🇮🇳 क्रैप्स खिलाड़ी
🇩🇪 Craps-Spieler
🇮🇩 penjudi dadu
🇺🇦 гравець у кості
🇵🇱 gracz w kości
🇯🇵 クラップスプレイヤー
🇫🇷 joueur de craps
🇪🇸 jugador de craps
🇹🇷 zar oyuncusu
🇰🇷 크랩스 플레이어
🇸🇦 لاعب كراپس
🇨🇿 hráč na kostky
🇸🇰 hráč kostiek
🇨🇳 掷骰子玩家
🇸🇮 igralec kock
🇮🇸 tæringu leikari
🇰🇿 косты ойынының ойыншысы
🇬🇪 ყუთის მოთამაშე
🇦🇿 zar oyunu oyunçusu
🇲🇽 jugador de dados
Etymology
The term 'crapshooter' derives from the game of craps, which has its origins in the French game 'crapaud', meaning 'toad' and was a gambling game played with two dice. The word 'craps' entered into American gambling jargon in the early 19th century, primarily among French-speaking Creoles in Louisiana. Over time, the game became popular throughout the United States, evolving into the version we know today. As the game gained traction in casinos and gambling houses, the term 'crapshooter' emerged to describe players who participated in the game, emphasizing their reliance on luck and the nature of the dice rolls involved. The playful and sometimes risky interaction of betting and rolling the dice defines the essence of a crapshooter.