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TIPSTER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
One who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack)
Synonyms:
tipster; tout
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("tipster" is a kind of...):
adviser; advisor; consultant (an expert who gives advice)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "tipster"):
racetrack tout (someone who offers advice about betting on horses (either to influence the odds or in the hope of sharing some of the winnings))
Derivation:
tip (an indication of potential opportunity)