high roller

high roller

noun

Definition of HIGH ROLLER

1

: a person who spends freely in luxurious living

2

: a person who gambles recklessly or for high stakes

— high–rolling adjective

Examples of HIGH ROLLER

1. a high roller known for his lavish parties
2. The casino offers special deals to attract high rollers.

First Known Use of HIGH ROLLER

1881

Related to HIGH ROLLER

Synonyms: fritterer, prodigal, profligate, spender, spendthrift, squanderer, waster, wastrel

Antonyms: economizer, penny-pincher

Related Words: dissipate

Near Antonyms: cheapskate, miser, niggard, piker, scrooge, skinflint, tightwad; conserver, saver

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Rhymes with HIGH ROLLER

bankroller, cajoler, comptroller, controller, extoller, leaf roller, logroller, patroller, premolar, road roller, steamroller, stone roller