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		animal_spirits on March 8, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 'Lukewarm' and 'lukecool' (2021) I never hear people say "bookkeeper" in everyday language. It's usually shortened to "bookie"

Izkata on March 8, 2024 | [–]

(US) A bookkeeper keeps formal records of finances. A bookie manages bets in gambling.

graemep on March 8, 2024 | | [–]

bookie (maybe this is UK) is usually short for book maker, not bookkeeper.

animal_spirits on March 8, 2024 | | [–]

Ah yeah you are right, TIL they are different

AussieWog93 on March 8, 2024 | | | [–]

Same in Australia!

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