gamer

Meaning

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

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɡeɪmɚ/

Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *gamaną Proto-West Germanic *gaman Old English gamen Middle English game Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -er 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).

New

game

1. A playful or competitive activity.
2. A playful or competitive activity.
3. A playful or competitive activity.
4. A playful or competitive activity.
5. A playful or competitive activity.
6. A playful or competitive activity.
7. A playful or competitive activity.
8. A playful or competitive activity.
9. A playful or competitive activity.
10. A playful or competitive activity.
11. Lovemaking, flirtation.
12. (slang) Prostitution. (Now chiefly in on the game.)
13. (informal) A field of gainful activity, as an industry or profession.
14. Something that resembles a game with rules, despite not being designed.
15. An exercise simulating warfare, whether computerized or involving human participants.
16. A questionable or unethical practice in pursuit of a goal.
17. Wild animals hunted for food.
18. (informal) The ability to seduce someone, usually by strategy.
19. (slang) Mastery; the ability to excel at something.
20. Diversion, entertainment.