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gamer | gamble |

As a noun gamer

is (video games|gaming) a person who plays video games.

As an adjective gamer

is (game).

As a proper noun gamble is

.

gamer

English

Etymology 1

* Originated 1610–20.

Noun

(en noun)
  • (video games, gaming) A person who plays video games.
  • Descendants

    * Danish: (l) * French: (l)

    Etymology 2

    *

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (game)
  • References

    * (Gamer) * *

    Anagrams

    * ----

    gamble

    English

    (wikipedia gamble)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
  • A risky venture
  • ''The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won.

    Verb

    (gambl)
  • To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
  • To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
  • To risk (something) for potential gain.
  • He gambled his reputation on the outcome.
  • To interact with equipment at a casino
  • See also

    * game of chance