dopester

noun

dope·ster ˈdōp-stər

: a forecaster of the outcome of future events (such as sports contests or elections)

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1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dopester was in 1907

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“Dopester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dopester. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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