high roller

high roller
noun
1. one who spends lavishly and ostentatiously on entertainment
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the last of the big spenders

Syn: ↑big spender
Hypernyms: ↑spendthrift, ↑spend-all, ↑spender, ↑scattergood
2. a gambler who wagers large sums
Hypernyms: ↑gambler

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noun, pl ⋯ -ers [count]
informal
1 : a rich person who spends a lot of money

a high roller known for his lavish parties

2 : a person who gambles large amounts of money

The casino offers special deals to attract high rollers.

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ˌhigh ˈroller noun (NAmE, informal)
a person who spends a lot of money, especially on gambling
 
Word Origin:
[high roller] with reference to rolling dice.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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