punters
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Meaning · English
The general public, a body of customers.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If there's one thing I've learned in this business, it's that you've got to give the punters what they want.
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 “punters” mean?
The general public, a body of customers.
Is “punters” formal or informal?
punters is generally slang.