high roller
Americannoun
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a person who gambles for large stakes, as in a casino.
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a person who spends money freely for entertainment and extravagant living.
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a corporation or governmental agency that invests or spends freely or recklessly.
noun
Other Word Forms
- high rolling noun
Etymology
Origin of high roller
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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One of Milligan's friends recalls visiting him in LA, as he lived a lavish, "high roller" lifestyle, according to the documentary.
From Salon • Sep. 25, 2021
Because he was a high roller the casinos put him up in $2,000-a-night suites and offered him VIP tickets to the best shows.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2020
A Broadway gambler bets that a Runyonesque high roller cannot take a sidewalk soul-saver on a date to Havana.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2019
Ms. Warren’s involvement comes despite a record indicating that when it comes to gaming, she’s not a high roller.
From Washington Times • May 10, 2018
She said Dray was, like, a high roller, and that was bad.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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