"comper" meaning in English

See comper in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈkɒmpə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈkɑmpɚ/ [General-American] Forms: compers [plural]
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  1. A person who enters many competitions in order to win as many prizes as possible. Related terms: comping

Inflected forms

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