punter

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈpʌn.tə(ɹ)/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈpʌn.tɚ/, [pʰʌ̃ːɾ̃ɚ]

Noun

punter (plural punters)

1. One who bets (punts) against the bank.
2. One who oars or poles a punt (pontoon).
3. One who punts a football.
4. (Australia, UK, New Zealand, slang) One who gambles. See speculator.
5. (British, Australia, slang) A customer of a commercial establishment, frequently of a pub or (alternatively) of a prostitute.
6. (climbing) A beginner or unskilled climber.
7. The person who keeps score in basset or ombre.
8. (internet slang) A program used to forcibly disconnect another user from a network.

Synonyms

• (prostitute's client) see Thesaurus:prostitute's client

Translations

• German: Punter

Translations

• French: parieur, parieuse

Translations

• Russian: гребец

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