dou2 wong4賭王赌王
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Yaledóu wòhng
Definition
A master of gambling or a gambling tycoon, famously used as a nickname for Stanley Ho.
- an exceptionally skilled gambler, typically male
- nickname of Macau gambling tycoon Stanley Ho
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How it's used
Originally referring specifically to Stanley Ho, this title has evolved into a hyperbolic term for anyone who is exceptionally skilled at gambling. It carries a slightly ironic or mocking tone when applied to ordinary people who lose money, rather than someone who actually runs a casino empire. The term is exclusively masculine and is rarely used for women.
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When he was young, his dream was to become a gambling king.
Related words
Common phrases
a generation's gambling king
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a professional gambler who plays for a living, as it implies a level of legendary status or ownership of gambling businesses rather than just being a good player.
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