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crapshooter

[ krap-shoo-ter ]
/ ˈkræpˌʃu tər /
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noun
a person who plays craps.
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

Words nearby crapshooter

crapper, crappie, crappy, craps, crapshoot, crapshooter, crapulent, crapulous, crap up, craquelure, crash
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Words related to crapshooter

bettor, bookie, bookmaker, backer, cardsharp, dicer, player, plunger, shill, speculator, highroller, risktaker, gambler

British Dictionary definitions for crapshooter

crapshooter
/ (ˈkræpˌʃuːtə) /
noun
US a person who plays the game of craps
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