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Meaning of the word punter in English

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punter

US /ˈpʌn.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈpʌn.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person who gambles, especially on horse races or football games

Example:
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The experienced punter placed a large bet on the favorite horse.
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Many punters lost money when the underdog team won unexpectedly.
Synonym:
gamblerbettorspeculator
2.

(in Australian and New Zealand English) a customer, especially one who frequents a particular shop, restaurant, or other establishment

Example:
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The pub was full of regular punters enjoying their evening.
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The small cafe relies on its loyal punters to stay in business.
Synonym:
customerclientpatron
3.

(American football) a player who punts the ball

Example:
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The team's punter kicked the ball deep into opposition territory.
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A good punter can often change the momentum of a game.

Verb

1.

to kick (a ball) after it has dropped from the hands and before it reaches the ground

Example:
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The rugby player decided to punt the ball downfield.
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He had to punt the ball away to relieve pressure on his defense.
2.

to gamble or bet on something

Example:
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He decided to punt on the stock market, hoping for a quick profit.
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It's risky to punt all your savings on one investment.
Synonym:
gamblebetspeculate
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