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Definition of player

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noun

  • someone who dates more than one person at a time, usually just for sex or other perks. Will typically do anything to have sex with someone. Carries a heavy negative connotation. Usually used to describe males, but could be used to describe females who act in this manner. Often pronounced "playa."
    He is such a player!

    Originally submitted by Robin W. from Okinawa, Japan on Aug 17 1997.  (Edit this definition.)

  • form of address for a male.
    What up, player?
    To resolve Google's penalty against this site, the following citation has been removed: "Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon Do", Happy Endings (TV), Season 1 Episode 6 (2011)

    Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 09 2010.  (Edit this definition.)

  • a person who has mastered the art of manipulation of another person's mind.

    A playah can convince another person to do anything for them simply through their charm and wits much like that car dealer who talks you into buying a lemon. He just played you with the way he delivered his game.

    A 12 year old girl scout can be a playah if she can convince you to buy a box of her stale cookies, she just played you.

    A con artist, usually of the heart or of someone else's trust.

    Originally submitted by The Last Don on Aug 30 2011.  (Edit this definition.)

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