chancer I. chan·cer\-sə(r)\transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: probably back-formation from chancery : abate, reduce, tax, adjust < chancer a bill of costs > < chancer an account > : make an equitable settlement of (an obligation) II. chanc·ernoun (-s) Etymology:chance (I) + -er Africa: a transient job seeker from another country intent on quick profit