Meaning & use
Bookie
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An informal term for a person whose business is taking and paying out bets, especially on sporting events.
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He placed his weekly bet with the local bookie down at the pub.
The film follows a small-time bookie trying to pay off his debts before the big fight.
A note on using this word
"Bookie" is a shortened, informal form of "bookmaker," reflecting the ledger, or "book," once used to record wagers.
Words with a similar meaning
bookmaker
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