“comper”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

comper

释义

▪ I. comper
obs. f. compare v., and compeer.
▪ II. comper, n. Chiefly Brit.
Brit. |ˈkɒmpə|, U.S. |ˈkɑmpər|
[‹ comp n. c + -er suffix¹. Compare comping n.²]
A person who habitually enters competitions (esp. those promoting consumer goods) in order to win as many prizes as possible.
1987Times 13 June 39/1 (headline) ‘Compers’ with better chances of winning.1989Austral. Post (Melbourne) 25 Nov. 28/1 Are you a dedicated ‘comper’ who sits up half the night, furiously trying to win everything from a year's supply of pet food to a trip to Disneyland.1993D. Moggach Ex-wives xxi. 237 All her friends at work were compers.1998BBC Top Gear Mag. Sept. 79/2 If you've always struggled over that tricky little tie-breaker, grab a copy of comper's bible Competitors Companion..for tips.

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