Definition of "taker" in English

noun

1. One who takes something.

   • She is known as quite a risk taker.
   • The hostage taker decided to surrender to the police.
   • The study could not confirm the real percentage of drug takers in the country.

2. A person or thing that takes or receives, often more than he or she gives.

   • I don't want to be a relationship with you anymore - you are too much of a taker.

3. One who is willing to participate in, or buy, something.

   • Are there any takers for helping me clean the garage this weekend?
   • I'm selling handmade postcards—any takers?

4. (obsolete) A nipper or claw of a scorpion.