Meaning of the word punter in English
What does punter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
punter
US /ˈpʌn.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈpʌn.tər/
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:
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.
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
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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.