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Punter Definition & Meaning

punter
noun
  1. someone who propels a boat with a pole
  2. (football) a person who kicks the football by dropping it from the hands and contacting it with the foot before it hits the ground
  3. someone who bets

"Punter" in song lyrics

See how punter is used in real songs:

  • "Putting up numbers like a NFL punter"
    Big Pokey — Swallowed By the Game
  • "He missed a kick, I feel sorry for the punter"
    Freeway & Jake One — One Foot In
  • "And smooth and kick my rhymes like a punter"
    Master Ace — Maybe Next Time

Usage tips for "punter"

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Frequently asked questions

What does punter mean?
someone who propels a boat with a pole (football) a person who kicks the football by dropping it from the hands and contacting it with the foot before it hits the ground someone who bets
What part of speech is punter?
Punter is a noun.
How many definitions does punter have?
Punter has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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