TIPSTER

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

One who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack)

Synonyms:

tipster; tout

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("tipster" is a kind of...):

adviser; advisor; consultant (an expert who gives advice)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "tipster"):

racetrack tout (someone who offers advice about betting on horses (either to influence the odds or in the hope of sharing some of the winnings))

Derivation:

tip (an indication of potential opportunity)