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bookie
book·ie B0390800 (bo͝ok′ē)n. See bookmaker.bookie (ˈbʊkɪ) n (Gambling, except Cards) informal short for bookmakerbook•mak•er (ˈbʊkˌmeɪ kər)
n. 1. a person who makes a business of accepting the bets of others on the outcome of sports contests, esp. of horse races. 2. a person who designs, prints, or manufactures books. [1375–1425] book′mak`ing, n., adj. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  bookie - a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races)bookmakergambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events |
Translationsbookie
bookieOne who collects bets and pays those who win. A shortening of "bookmaker." Back when I had a gambling problem, I practically had my bookie on speed dial.bookie n. a bookmaker for betting. My bookie wants his money on the spot. EncyclopediaSeebookmakerbookie
Related to bookie: bookmakerSynonyms for bookienoun a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races)SynonymsRelated Words |