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gamble

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
15
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ˈɡæm.bəl/(UK)

Definition of gamble

7 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A bet or wager.
    “I had a gamble on the horses last weekend.”
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noun

  1. A bet or wager.
    “I had a gamble on the horses last weekend.”
  2. A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
  3. A risky venture.
    “The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won.”

verb

  1. To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
  2. To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
    “Mark won half a million dollars gambling on horses.”
  3. (transitive)To risk (something) for potential gain.
    “He gambled his reputation on the outcome.”
  4. To interact with equipment at a casino.

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Etymology

From earlier gamel, from Middle English *gamlen, *gamelen, variant of Middle English gamenen, from Old English gæmnian, gamnian, gamenian (“to joke; play”), related to Old English gamen (“joy; mirth; pleasure; entertainment; pastime; sport; game”), equivalent to game + -le. Compare Old Danish gammel, Middle High German gamel (“pleasure; fun”). More at game.

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3-letter words

25 words

2-letter words

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