From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishbookiebook‧ie /ˈbʊki/ noun [countable] informal DGGa bookmaker
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bookie• Their other great cause for concern is the access children could gain to virtual casinos and bookies.• His bookie gave him two months to pay.• Ira Sanchez offered a bet and the bookie took it on the nod.• I couldn't believe the bookies were giving 9/1 for Leeds to win the whole thing on Sat. morning.• But the bookie was already out hiring frighteners and the bet had to stand.Origin bookie (1800-1900) bookmaker 