ALL meanings of gamer
gam·er
G g - noun gamer the flesh of such wild animals or other game, used as food: a dish of game. 1
- noun gamer any object of pursuit, attack, abuse, etc.: The new boy at school seemed to be fair game for practical jokers. 1
- noun gamer Informal. a business or profession: He's in the real-estate game. 1
- noun gamer Archaic. fighting spirit; pluck. 1
- adjective gamer lame: a game leg. 1
- verb without object gamer to play games of chance for stakes; gamble. 1
- verb without object gamer to play computer or video games. 1
- verb with object gamer to squander in gaming (usually followed by away). 1
- verb with object gamer to manipulate to one's advantage, especially by trickery; attempt to take advantage of: The policy is flawed and many people try to game the system. 1
- idioms gamer die game, to die after a brave struggle. to remain steadfast or in good spirits at the moment of defeat: He knew that as a candidate he didn't have a chance in the world, but he campaigned anyway and died game. 1
- idioms gamer make game of, to make fun of; ridicule: to make game of the weak and defenseless. 1
- idioms gamer off (or on) one’s game, Sports. playing very badly (or very well). not functioning (or functioning) at one’s usual level: She’s been off her game since she came back from vacation. 1
- idioms gamer play games, to act in an evasive, deceitful, manipulative, or trifling manner in dealing with others: Don't play games with me—I want to know if you love me or not! 1
- idioms gamer play the game, Informal. to act or play in accordance with the rules. to act honorably or justly: We naively assumed that our allies would continue to play the game. 1
- noun gamer A person who plays a game or games, typically a participant in a computer or role-playing game. 1
- noun gamer an amusement or pastime: children's games. 1
- noun gamer the material or equipment used in playing certain games: a store selling toys and games. 1
- noun gamer a competitive activity involving skill, chance, or endurance on the part of two or more persons who play according to a set of rules, usually for their own amusement or for that of spectators. 1
- noun gamer a single occasion of such an activity, or a definite portion of one: the final game of the season; a rubber of three games at bridge. 1
- noun gamer the number of points required to win a game. 1
- noun gamer the score at a particular stage in a game: With five minutes to play, the game was 7 to 0. 1
- noun gamer a particular manner or style of playing a game: Her game of chess is improving. 1
- noun gamer anything resembling a game, as in requiring skill, endurance, or adherence to rules: the game of diplomacy. 1
- noun gamer a trick or strategy: to see through someone's game. 1
- noun gamer fun; sport of any kind; joke: That's about enough of your games. 1
- noun gamer wild animals, including birds and fishes, such as are hunted for food or taken for sport or profit. 1
- countable noun gamer A gamer is someone who plays computer games. 0
- noun gamer a person who plays computer games or participates in a role-playing game 0
- noun gamer an athlete who is game1 (sense 14); specif., one who is highly competitive, steadfast and reliable, etc., esp. in difficult situations 0
- noun gamer a person who plays electronic games, board games, etc. 0
- noun gamer (video games, gaming) A person who plays video games. 0
- adjective gamer comparative form of game: more game. 0