wagerer

Definition of wagerernext
as in gambler
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event) as a wagerer of very small amounts, my uncle regards a visit to the racetrack as simply a pleasant way to spend the afternoon a wagerer who can't resist a good gamble

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gambler
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  • Athletes and coaches say they’re being harassed by gamblers more than ever.
    Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Wyatt then takes the open job of marshal in Tombstone and sets his sights on revenge — and on Clementine Carter (Cathy Downs), the ex-fiancee of local gambler Doc Holliday (Victor Mature).
    David Faris, TheWeek, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Wagerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagerer. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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