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crapshooter

[krap-shoo-ter]
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noun
  1. a person who plays craps.
  2. Informal. a person inclined to take gambles or risks.
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Origin of crapshooter

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; crap2 + shooter
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Related Words for crapshooter

bettor, bookmaker, bookie, backer, speculator, player, crapshooter, cardsharp, shill, dicer, plunger, risktaker, gambler
British Dictionary definitions for crapshooter

crapshooter

noun
  1. US a person who plays the game of craps
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