bookie

/ˈbʊki/
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Other forms: bookies

Definitions of bookie
  1. noun
    a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races)
    synonyms: bookmaker
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    type of:
    gambler
    a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
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