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		Terr_ on April 19, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Don't bet on the joys of pokies (2011) > I think degen is the common term that used here. Sir, I think you mixed up your HN account with 4Chan...

_dain_ on April 19, 2024 [–]

"degenerate fuckin gambler" is a common term predating 4chan

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/degenerate#Adjective

>(of a gambler) Addictive or compulsive.

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