Punter

Punter

/ˈpʌntə/ /ˈpʌntə/
Noun General

A customer or client; also slang for a prostitute’s client

Example Sentences

"The pub was full of punters."
"We need more punters to make this profitable."

Etymology & History

British customer or gambler. British dual commercial and betting meaning. Pub punter British customer. Racing punter British bettor. Working-class British client terminology. Reflects British gambling vocabulary commercialization.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang

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