A high roller Meaning in English

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US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhaɪ/ /ˈɹoʊɫɝ

uh HAI ROH-ler

UK

æɪ/ /hˈaɪ/ /ɹˈəʊlɐ

uh HAI ROH-luh

Definition

A person who gambles or spends large amounts of money, especially in casinos or at expensive events. It can also refer to someone who takes big financial risks.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly informal; often used in the context of gambling, casinos, or luxury lifestyles. Implies someone wealthy or willing to take risks. Not limited to casinos—can describe risky financial investors. Common phrase: 'big high roller.' Watch for confusion with 'gambler' (smaller-scale).

• Spanish: gran apostador - persona de alto nivel (en casinos)
• Portuguese (BR): apostador de alto nível - pessoa que aposta alto
• Portuguese (PT): apostador de alto nível - pessoa que aposta alto
• Chinese (Simplified): 大赌客 - 豪客
• Chinese (Traditional): 大賭客 - 豪客
• Hindi: बड़ा जुआरी
• Arabic: مقامر كبير - شخص ينفق مبالغ ضخمة
• Bengali: বড় খেলোয়াড় - বড় দানকারী
• Russian: крупный игрок - большой рисковый игрок
• Japanese: ハイローラー - 大金を使う人
• Vietnamese: dân chơi lớn - người chịu chi lớn
• Korean: 하이롤러 - 큰손
• Turkish: yüksek bahisçi - büyük risk alan
• Urdu: بڑا پیسہ لگانے والا - بڑا خطرہ مول لینے والا
• Indonesian: penjudi kelas atas - orang berduit besar

Example Sentences

Jake is a high roller at the casino.

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Only high rollers get to use the VIP lounge.

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They treated him like a high roller at the hotel.

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She’s not just a high roller in casinos—she loves making risky investments too.

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Rumor has it there’s a high roller in town spending money like crazy this weekend.

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Airlines sometimes upgrade high rollers to first class to keep them happy.

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