bookie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bookmaker, being a person who, or business which, takes bets from the general public on sporting events and similar.
noun
  1. Diminutive of book.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʊki/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bookie.wav

Word forms

bookie bookies

Etymology

Clipping of bookmaker + -ie.

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