taker /ˈteɪkɚ/noun 4forms 1phrases 1 noun4 •One who takes something.She is known as quite a risk taker.The hostage taker decided to surrender to the police. •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? •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. •(no longer used) A nipper or claw of a scorpion. formstakers Phrases with taker double takerSomething causing someone to do a double take.