A high roller Meaning in English
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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).
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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