cus|tom|er

cus|tom|er
cus|tom|er «KUHS tuh muhr», noun.
1. a person who buys, especially a regular shopper at a particular store; buyer; purchaser: »

This openhanded buying approach reflected a free-spending public, but everyone was also agreed that the customer was getting more finicky (Newsweek).

SYNONYM(S): client.
2. Informal. a person one has to deal with; fellow; chap: »

He can be a rough customer when he gets angry.

SYNONYM(S): body.
cus´tom|er|less, adjective.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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