punter
|pun/ter|
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🇺🇸
/ˈpʌntər/
🇬🇧
/ˈpʌntə/
betting or customer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'punter' originates from the Latin word 'punctum,' meaning 'point' or 'prick,' which evolved into the French word 'ponter,' meaning 'to bet.'
Historical Evolution
'ponter' transformed into the English word 'punter,' referring to someone who places bets.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bet or wager,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to customers and boatmen.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who places a bet or makes a gamble.
The punter placed a large bet on the horse race.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a customer or client, especially in a pub or bar.
The pub was filled with punters enjoying their drinks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39