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′-roll′ing (-rō′lĭng) adj.
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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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high′ roll′er
or high′roll′er,
n.
1. a person who gambles for large stakes.
2. a person or organization that spends money lavishly and sometimes recklessly.
[1880–85, Amer.]
high′-roll′ing, adj.
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