chancer

[ chan-ser, chahn- ]

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. a person who takes many risks.

chancer

/ ˈtʃɑːnsə /

noun

1. slang.
   an unscrupulous or dishonest opportunist who is prepared to try any dubious scheme for making money or furthering his or her own ends

Word History and Origins

Origin of chancer¹

First recorded in 1880–85; chance + -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of chancer¹

C19: from chance + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Mr Flynn, the SNP's Westminster leader, said Labour was "watering down" workers' rights and described Mr Sarwar as "less change, more chancer".

From BBC

"He's a chancer, a grifter," says Mr Danczuk, who highlights the former Respect MP's record of standing for election - in some cases with great success - in areas with large Muslim populations.

From BBC

"Being called a chancer by Simon Danczuk - it's a bit like being told to stand up straight by the Hunchback of Notre Dame," he says.

From BBC

He worked regularly in British television after that, including recurring roles on “Chancer,” “The House of Windsor” and other series in the 1990s.

From New York Times

Television work included dramas such as Chancer and Summer's Lease.

From BBC