Tipster (Noun)
Meaning
One who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The shady tipster had a reputation for providing winning advice to those who paid his hefty fees.
- A seasoned gambler, he was always on the lookout for a reliable tipster to help him make informed bets.
- At the racetrack, the tipster was hawking his "guaranteed winner" to anyone who would listen.
- Despite his questionable track record, the tipster had a loyal following among some of the track's regulars.
- The newspaper columnist exposed the tipster's scheme, revealing that his "inside information" was nothing more than guesswork.