handicapper

noun

hand·​i·​cap·​per ˈhan-di-ˌka-pər How to pronounce handicapper (audio)
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1
: a person who assigns handicaps
2
: a person who predicts the winners in a contest (such as a horse race)
3
: a person who competes with a (specified) handicap (as in golf)
usually used in combination
a 5-handicapper

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The Hill and Decision Desk HQ in October gave Republicans a 71 percent chance of winning the Senate, and other handicappers viewed them as favorites. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024 Nonpartisan handicappers have moved Georgia from a state that leans Republican to toss-up status in recent days as Harris makes gains. David Jackson, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024 Harris enters election day presumed to capture 226 votes from Democratic-leaning states, according to the Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper. Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 Despite polls showing a tighter race, the handicapper noted the Democrats’ recent ads attacking Parrott’s past controversial statements and fundraising advantage still should win her the contest. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handicapper 

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of handicapper was in 1751

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“Handicapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handicapper. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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