太ふと客きゃく

noun

big spender; whale

Nightlife industry slang for a customer who spends a lot of money, especially in host/hostess clubs, bars, or similar establishments. Derived from 太っ腹な客 (generous customer).

• あの店みせは太ふと客きゃくが多おおくて、いつも賑にぎわっている。

  That place has a lot of big spenders and is always lively.

• 彼かれはクラブで太ふと客きゃくとして知しられている。

  He is known as a whale at the club.