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high roller
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high roller
n. Slang
1. One who spends freely and extravagantly, as for luxuries or entertainment.
2. One who gambles rashly or for high stakes.
3. An organization, such as a large corporation, that spends or invests liberally or rashly.

high-rolling (hrlng) adj.

high roller
n
Slang chiefly US and Canadian a person who spends money extravagantly or gambles recklessly
high rolling  n & adj
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Noun1.high roller - one who spends lavishly and ostentatiously on entertainment; "the last of the big spenders"
scattergood, spend-all, spendthrift, spender - someone who spends money prodigally
2.high roller - a gambler who wagers large sums
gambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events


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