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Re:Fail Slower: The Dangers of Punting Too Early by ErrantX on Wednesday June 30, 2010 @10:23AM (#1474880)
In the UK to "have a punt" can mean to take a risk on something.
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Re:Fail Slower: The Dangers of Punting Too Early by Grinnmarr on Wednesday June 30, 2010 @12:12PM (#1475297)
In the UK "punting" is an oft used slang term for frequenting prostitutes. A "punter" is akin to a "john" here in the states.
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Re:Fail Slower: The Dangers of Punting Too Early by ErrantX on Wednesday June 30, 2010 @12:37PM (#1475379)
Erm. 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.)

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