"Punters" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Punters are individuals who bet or wager money on the outcome of a game, contest, or event, typically in a sportsbook, casino, or other gaming environment.
Puntarenas is a port city and municipality in Costa Rica, on the Pacific coast. It is the capital of the province of Puntarenas.
1. (chiefly in British English) To kick (a ball) high over the head of an opponent, especially in soccer or rugby. 'They punted the ball down the field.'<br>2. To discard or reject something, especially an idea or a suggestion, making it seem trivial or foolish. 'Her plan was punted in favor of a more straightforward approach.'<br>3. (in a test or examination) To give up or stop trying, especially in a difficult question. 'I punted on the math question and moved on to the next one.'<br>4. To propose a course of action that is intended to appeal to people's emotions rather than their reason. 'The politician decided to punt on the issue, proposing a tax cut in a bid to win the hearts of voters.'<br>5. (in poker) To bet an amount that is slightly higher than the previous bet, in an attempt to intimidate or discourage an opponent from betting further. 'He punted and raised the stakes, trying to scare off the other player.'