Scotland · noun

chancer

A bold opportunist who takes risks or pushes their luck.

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What chancer means

A chancer is someone who tries to gain an advantage through nerve, cheek, opportunism, or questionable confidence.

The word can be admiring, amused, or critical.

Each example is followed by its intended plain-English meaning.

He asked for another discount—the chancer.

He cheekily tried to gain another advantage.

She’s a chancer, but sometimes it works.

She boldly pushes her luck, and sometimes succeeds.

Chancer does not always mean criminal; it often describes cheeky opportunism.

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