looper

/ˈloʊpər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or device that loops something, especially a film loop or a roller coaster

“The movie theater employee was a skilled looper, able to seamlessly join the film reel together.”

2. noun

a person who repeatedly commits a crime or engages in a particular activity, especially a sex offender

“The police were trying to catch the looper who had been robbing banks in the area.”

3. noun

a person who rides a roller coaster or other amusement park ride repeatedly

“The thrill-seeker was a looper, riding the roller coaster over and over again.”

4. verb

to loop or cause something to loop

“The mechanic learned how to looper the broken belt back into place.”

5. verb

to repeatedly commit a crime or engage in a particular activity

“The police officer suspected that the suspect was looping the same scam on unsuspecting victims.”

Synonyms

  • loop
  • roller

Antonyms

  • breaker
  • stopper