How to Pronounce "bookie"

word

/ˈbʊki/

BUU-kee

/bˈʊki/

BUU-kee

Definition

A person who takes bets on events such as horse races or sports matches, setting the odds and paying out winnings. Informal form of "bookmaker."

American English

/ˈbʊki/

British English

/bˈʊki/

BUU-kee

He placed a bet with the local bookie.

The bookie gave odds of 5 to 1 on the underdog.

There's a bookie shop on every high street in England.

He owed the bookie thousands and was getting desperate.