handicapper
Translation
handicapper, tipster
Examples
The handicapper gave the new horse a high rating.
The handicapper gave the new horse a high rating.
He is a well-known horse racing handicapper.
He is a well-known horse racing handicapper.
Grammar Patterns
a handicapper ((of sth.)) a person who assigns handicaps or predicts outcomes He is a well-known horse racing handicapper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tipster, forecaster, predictor
Etymology
From 'handicap' plus the agent suffix '-er'. 'Handicap' itself derives from 'hand in cap', a type of lottery game.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'caps' or limits a competitor by assigning them a 'handicap'.