Gambler: meaning, definitions and examples
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gambler
[ หษกรฆmblษr ]
professional gambling
A person who takes risks in the hope of gaining an advantage or success, typically in the context of gambling or betting. Gamblers often rely on luck and probability to make decisions, and may experience both wins and losses in their pursuit of financial gain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gambler placed a large bet on the poker game.
- She was known as a skilled gambler in the casino.
- Many gamblers enjoy the thrill of high-stakes gambling.
- Despite the risks, the gambler continued to wager money on sports events.
- The gambler's luck finally ran out after a winning streak.
Translations
Translations of the word "gambler" in other languages:
๐ต๐น apostador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Glรผcksspieler
๐ฎ๐ฉ penjudi
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐะฒะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ hazardzista
๐ฏ๐ต ใฎใฃใณใใฉใผ
๐ซ๐ท parieur
๐ช๐ธ jugador
๐น๐ท kumarbaz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฐ๊พผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุงุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ hrรกฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ hrรกฤ
๐จ๐ณ ่ตๅพ
๐ธ๐ฎ igralec
๐ฎ๐ธ spilari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑะทะฐาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แขแฃแแ แแแแแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qumarbaz
๐ฒ๐ฝ jugador
Word origin
The word 'gambler' originated from the Middle English word 'gamelen', which meant 'to play' or 'to jest'. In the 18th century, it evolved to refer specifically to someone who participates in games of chance for money. Gambling has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations, with evidence of dice games found in archaeological excavations. The concept of gambling has been both praised and condemned throughout history, with regulations and attitudes towards gambling varying widely across different cultures and time periods.
See also: gambling.