high roller
or highroller
noun Informal.
a person who gambles for large stakes, as in a casino.
a person who spends money freely for entertainment and extravagant living.
a corporation or governmental agency that invests or spends freely or recklessly.
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Origin of high roller
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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British Dictionary definitions for high roller
high roller
noun
slang, mainly US and Canadian a person who spends money extravagantly or gambles recklessly
Derived forms of high roller
high rolling, noun, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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