noun
bookie
BUU-kee
Bookie (noun) means a person or business that takes bets on sports and other events. Example: “He put fifty pounds on the match with his local bookie.”
noun
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A person or business that takes bets on sports and other events.
"He put fifty pounds on the match with his local bookie."
How to use bookie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal word for a bookmaker — someone who takes and pays out bets.
Common pairings
illegal bookie
online bookie
bookie's odds
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Word forms
- Plural
- bookies
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "bookmaker."
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What does “bookie” mean?
The word “bookie” means a person or business that takes bets on sports and other events. In plain terms, an informal word for a bookmaker — someone who takes and pays out bets.
How do you pronounce “bookie”?
“Bookie” is pronounced BUU-kee (/ˈbʊki/ in IPA).
How do you use “bookie” in a sentence?
Here is “bookie” used in a sentence: “He put fifty pounds on the match with his local bookie.”
What part of speech is “bookie”?
“Bookie” is a noun.
