gamesman: Meaning and Definition of

games•man

Pronunciation: (gāmz'mun), [key]
— pl. -men.
  1. a person who is skilled at manipulating events and circumstances to gain or maintain personal advantage, esp. in business or politics.
  2. a person who enjoys playing games of skill.
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