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high roller

noun
|Updated on: 13 Aug 2018

Definition of high roller

1 : a person who spends freely in luxurious living
2 : a person who gambles recklessly or for high stakes
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high-rolling

play \ˈhī-ˈrō-liŋ\ adjective

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Examples of high roller in a Sentence

  1. a high roller known for his lavish parties

  2. The casino offers special deals to attract high rollers.

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First Known Use of high roller

1873

in the meaning defined at sense 2

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HIGH ROLLER Defined for English Language Learners

high roller

noun

Definition of high roller for English Language Learners

  • : a rich person who spends a lot of money

  • : a person who gambles large amounts of money

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