Associations to the word «Bookie»

Wiktionary

BOOKIE, noun. (informal) A bookmaker, being a person who, or business which, takes bets from the general public on sporting events and similar.

Dictionary definition

BOOKIE, noun. A gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races).

Wise words

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