"bust-out man" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bust-out men [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|bust-out men}} bust-out man (plural bust-out men)
  1. (gambling, slang) A cheat who surreptitiously exchanges normal dice with crooked ones such as "busters". Tags: slang Categories (topical): Gambling
    Sense id: en-bust-out_man-en-noun-dTn01plO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: gambling, games

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