bester
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Meaning · English
A fraudulent bookmaker.
Register: archaic, slang
Examples
[…] "bouncers and besters," who cheat by laying wagers […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bester” mean?
A fraudulent bookmaker.
Is “bester” formal or informal?
bester is generally archaic, slang.