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tipster

American  
[tip-ster] / ˈtɪp stər /

noun

  1. a person who makes a business of furnishing tips, as for betting or speculation.

tipster British  
/ ˈtɪpstə /

noun

  1. a person who sells tips on horse racing, the stock market, etc

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Etymology

Origin of tipster

First recorded in 1860–65; tip 3 + -ster

Example Sentences

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Tipster Eric Frank deposited a $25,000 check from Texas Lt.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2021

In her home country, Mapfumo helped found a media startup called Tipster.

From Washington Times • Jul. 17, 2017

Between 2007 and 2010 Mr Pyatt's main source at Broadmoor was healthcare assistant Robert Neave - nicknamed "Tipster Bob", the court heard.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2014

Market Tipster Frederick N. Goldsmith shook Wall Streeters two months ago by saying that his generally accurate tips came from a code in Bringing Up Father revealed by a spirit.

From Time Magazine Archive

I was also engaged as sporting prophet to the Tipster, and was not less successful than my contemporaries as a vaticinator of future events. 

From In the Wrong Paradise by Lang, Andrew

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