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It means to give up. To punt on something is to set it aside or to give up on it. At least that the definition I was going for. :)
by ibagrak 16y ago
It means to give up. To punt on something is to set it aside or to give up on it. At least that the definition I was going for. :)
- ErrantX 16y agoIn the UK to "have a punt" can mean to take a risk on something.
- Grinnmarr 16y agoIn the UK "punting" is an oft used slang term for frequenting prostitutes. A "punter" is akin to a "john" here in the states.
- ErrantX 16y agoErm. I wouldn't say we use it that way more than the version I pointed out. I think it is southern uk slang if my etymology serves me right. EDIT: also, we usually use punter (nowadays anyway) to refer to someone buying any service. Usually it is used in the context of smaller businesses (market stalls, sideshows, fairs etc.)
- RiderOfGiraffes 16y agoInteresting. In Australian Rules Football, and to a lesser extent in Rubgy and Gaelic football, a "punt" is a kick which is most commonly used in an attacking manner. As a verb, "Punt" can also mean: + A kick of a football + A method of propelling a boat with a pole + To place a bet, usually at long odds, or a risky one As a noun it can be: + The former unit of money in Ireland + An open flat-bottomed boat (usually propelled with a pole) + The dent in the bottom of a wine bottle Your usage matches that I've seen here before, but is not one with which I'm familiar. I wonder if it's preculiarly and specifically North American. In particular, though, it's the exact opposite of other meanings in other parts of the world.
- Mc_Big_G 16y ago+ To place a bet, usually at long odds, or a risky one So that's what they mean on "Dragon's Den" when they say "It's a punt for me.". I guess I assumed something similar, but was never really sure.
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