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high roller

noun

Definition of high roller

  1. 1 :  a person who spends freely in luxurious living

  2. 2 :  a person who gambles recklessly or for high stakes

high–rolling

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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.

1873

First Known Use of high roller

1873

high roller Synonyms

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

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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