gamer

Noun

1. A person who plays any kind of game.
2. A person who plays any kind of game.
3. A person who games the system.
4. (obsolete) A gambler.

Adj

comparative form of game: more game

game

• Noun
• Adj
• Verb
• Adj

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɡeɪmɚ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: gamer

In summary

Etymology tree
Proto-Germanic *gamaną
Proto-West Germanic *gaman
Old English gamen
Middle English game
Latin -ariusbor.
Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz
Proto-West Germanic *-ārī
Old English -ere
Middle English -ere
Middle English gamer
English gamer
From Middle English gamer, attested since before 1450 as a common noun and possibly since 1248 in the name of one Johannes le Gamer. Equivalent to game (noun) + -er (occupational suffix).

Synonyms

gambler

player

Translations

joueur

joueuse

jeu vidéo

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videogiocatrice

adepto de jogos eletrônicos

jogador resoluto

videogiocatore