Chancer Definition

chansər

noun

A reckless, improvident, often somewhat unscrupulous opportunist.

Webster's New World

The definition of a chancer is a British term for someone who takes advantage of situations and manipulates them to his own benefit.

An example of a chancer is someone who swoops in and buys a painting from a little old lady when he knows it is a Picasso and she doesn't.

YourDictionary

(British slang) An opportunist.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Chancer

Singular:

chancer

Plural:

chancers

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