Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bicheiro
noun
/biˈɕe.ɾu/
Definition
a person who engages in illegal gambling or betting, particularly in a lottery-type game.
Examples
- O bicheiro coletou apostas de várias pessoas na rua durante o jogo.
- No Brasil, ser bicheiro pode ser arriscado devido à natureza ilegal do jogo.
- As atividades do bicheiro são frequentemente ligadas ao crime organizado.
Meaning
In Brazilian culture, ‘bicheiro’ refers to someone who is involved in the popular lottery game known as ‘bicho’, which is often operated illegally. It is linked to the informal betting scene and is prevalent in various regions of Brazil.
Synonyms
- aposta
- jogo
- lotérica