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by animal_spirits 835 days ago
I never hear people say "bookkeeper" in everyday language. It's usually shortened to "bookie"
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Izkata 835 days ago
(US) A bookkeeper keeps formal records of finances. A bookie manages bets in gambling.
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graemep 835 days ago
bookie (maybe this is UK) is usually short for book maker, not bookkeeper.
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animal_spirits 835 days ago
Ah yeah you are right, TIL they are different
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AussieWog93 835 days ago
Same in Australia!
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