Punters Meaning in English
word · lemma: punter
Definition
In British and Australian English, 'punters' are people who place bets (especially on sports or horse racing). Informally, it also means customers or clients, and in slang, it can refer to a man who pays for sex.
Usage & Nuances
'Punters' is mostly British/Australian; in the US, it's rare. Most commonly refers to gamblers, but informally just means 'customers' in pubs, clubs, or shops ('the punters'). The slang meaning (a client of a sex worker) is less formal and context-specific. Rarely used in formal writing.
Example Sentences
The punters placed their bets before the horse race began.
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The pub was full of cheerful punters on Friday night.
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Many football punters lost money last weekend.
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You can always count on the regular punters to fill the seats at the comedy club.
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The new bar hopes to attract more young punters with live music nights.
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Some punters come here just for the atmosphere, not to place any bets.
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