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Meaning of chalk player | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Synonym of chalk eater (“one who bets on racehorses that are favourites to win”).

Examples

“Chalk players can make ⟳ money if the favorites come ⟳ in as expected, but since there are so many upsets in horse racing, it is risky to always play ⟳ the favorites.”

“2013, Editors of TIME Magazine, Inside the Red Border ⟳ Yet, the chalk players have ⟳ such confidence in Secretariat that a $2 bet ⟳ will likely fetch ⟳ no more than $2.10 or $2.20 if he wins at Belmont.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

chalk stream chalk talk chalk up to chalk-eating weasel chalkbelt chalkboard

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