chalk eater
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Meaning · English
One who bets on racehorses that are favourites to win.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
At six major race tracks across the nation, chalk-eaters (form players) were choking last weekend over a straight flush of longshots.
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 “chalk eater” mean?
One who bets on racehorses that are favourites to win.
Is “chalk eater” formal or informal?
chalk eater is generally slang.