Bookie (Noun)
Meaning
A gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The local bookie was known for his generous odds on long-shot horses.
- He placed a large bet with the bookie on the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby.
- The police raided the bookie's operation and arrested several people on the scene.
- The bookie was forced to pay out a large sum of money when the underdog won the championship.
- After years of running his own business, the bookie decided to retire and live off his winnings.