Synonyms of the word

punter

• n. One who bets (punts) against the bank (banque).
• n. One who oars or poles a punt (pontoon).
• n. One who punts a football.
• n. (Australia, Britain, New Zealand, slang) one who gambles. See speculator.
• n. (Britain, slang) A customer of a commercial establishment, frequently of a pub or (alternatively) of a…
• n. (climbing) A beginner or unskilled climber.
• n. (Internet slang) A program used to forcibly disconnect another user from a network.

better

• adj. comparative form of good: more good.
• adj. comparative form of well: more well.
• adv. comparative form of well: more well.
• adv. More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc.
• n. An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.
• v. (transitive) To improve.
• v. (intransitive) To become better; to improve.
• v. (transitive) To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
• v. (transitive) To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.
• v. (colloquial) Had better.
• n. Alternative spelling of bettor.

bettor

• n. A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.

boater

• n. (nautical) Someone who travels by boat.
• n. (nautical) One who works on a boat, especially as captain.
• n. A straw hat, very stiff, with a flat brim and crown.

boatman

• n. a man in charge of a small boat.

gambler

• n. One who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.
• n. One who takes risks.

kicker

• n. One who kicks.
• n. (sports) One who takes kicks.
• n. (nautical) The kicking strap.
• n. (nautical, informal) An outboard motor.
• n. (colloquial) An unexpected situation, detail or circumstance, often unpleasant.
• n. (finance) An enticement for investors, e.g. warranty added to the investment contract.
• n. (poker) An unpaired card which is part of a pair, two pair, or three of a kind poker hand.
• n. (slang, Southern US) A particular type of Texan who is associated with country/western attire, attitudes,…
• n. (journalism) The last one or two paragraphs of a story.
• n. (journalism) Synonym of lead-in (“start of photo caption”).

wagerer

• n. A person who wagers or bets.

waterman

• n. (obsolete) A seaman, a sailor.
• n. A man who lives or works on the water; a boatman.
• n. Someone who distributes or supplies water for a living; a water-carrier.
• n. (dated) Specifically, an attendant on cab stands who supplies water to the horses.
• n. (surfing) A man skilled in multiple aquatic sports disciplines, such as surfing, bodysurfing, undersea…