handicapper

noun

hand·i·cap·per ˈhan-di-ˌka-pər

-dē-

Synonyms of handicapper next

: a person who assigns handicaps

: a person who predicts the winners in a contest (such as a horse race)

: a person who competes with a (specified) handicap (as in golf)

—usually used in combination

a 5-handicapper

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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 Top political handicappers tweak their predictions The Grand Canyon State is one of just a handful of swing states on the Electoral College map that either candidate could win. —

Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024 The prevailing sense among investors and market handicappers entering the month was to expect choppy, irresolute action full of potential scares. —

Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handicapper