gaebler
gaebler by Derek the Almighty October 16, 2008
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gaebler
n. people who succeed even though the odds are against them; v. to persevere and succeed, especially when others don't think you will succeed
That entrepreneur friend of yours is a real gaebler. I didn't think he could make a success of that business but he sure proved me wrong.
gaebler by NeverGiveUp October 9, 2008
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rainbow gambler
Rainbow gambler is term used in the middle and north of the UK to describe a compulsive and erratic gambler of limited financial status - the bottom feeders of the gambling fraternity. The term meaning they are always chasing that pot of gold at the end if the rainbow but always coming up short
Danny is a rainbow gambler, he had hardly any money to pay his bills but gambles it all, the guy is a loser
rainbow gambler by GamblersRamblers January 15, 2014
Gentleman Gambler
1. A book written by "Oklahoma Johnny" Hale that tells his story from his humble beginnings as a poor country boy to his successes in business to his wild gambling days playing high stakes poker.
2. A term used to describe an older wealthy man who now lives as a professional high stakes gambler, or is just involved in high stakes gambling on a regular basis. His true wealth may be a product of his success at gambling or other unrelated business ventures, or could even be inherited. The gentleman gambler may at times be viewed as a gentleman of leisure and he often prides himself as a true gentleman, honest and fair, but also as a cool and calm player with many years of gambling experience.
2. A term used to describe an older wealthy man who now lives as a professional high stakes gambler, or is just involved in high stakes gambling on a regular basis. His true wealth may be a product of his success at gambling or other unrelated business ventures, or could even be inherited. The gentleman gambler may at times be viewed as a gentleman of leisure and he often prides himself as a true gentleman, honest and fair, but also as a cool and calm player with many years of gambling experience.
Santos is a true gentleman gambler who has been playing poker all his life. Always brings a lot of money to the table and is very generous, but is still respectful of the other players.
Gentleman Gambler by ALWXXX March 14, 2011
amber gambler
amber gambler by oracle August 19, 2004
Degenerate Gambler
(Derogatory/Insult)
An active gambling addict who bets money and/or objects they can't afford to lose.
An active gambling addict who bets money and/or objects they can't afford to lose.
Degenerate Gambler by BenStillerFolds5 February 26, 2018
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