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Definition of crapshooter

crapshooter

/ˈkræpˌʃuːtər/
crap · shoot · er
Plural:crapshooters
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crapshooter Lexical Profile

crapshooter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A person who plays the gambling dice game of craps.

Example

"A small crowd gathered around the table in the casino as the lucky crapshooter continued his winning streak."

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• Rhymes for crapshooter

• Nearby Words

crappy
craps
crapshoot
crapshooter
crash
crasher
crashing

Word Origin & Etymology

An American English compound formed in the late 19th century from "craps" (a dice game derived from Louisiana French "crabs", ultimately from English "crabs", an old term for the lowest throw of two aces in the game of hazard) and "shooter" (one who rolls the dice).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crapshooter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crapshooter
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