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gambling — gam·bling (gamґbling) betting money or other valuables on the outcome of a game or event … Medical dictionary
gambling — gam|bling [ˈgæmblıŋ] n [U] when people risk money or possessions on the result of something which is not certain, such as a card game or a horse race →↑betting ▪ The lottery is probably the most popular form of gambling. ▪ gambling debts ▪ The… … Dictionary of contemporary English
gambling — gam|bling [ gæmblıŋ ] noun uncount 1. ) an activity in which you risk money in the hope of winning more money if you are lucky or if you guess something correctly 2. ) a situation in which you take a risk on something that can give you important… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
gamble — gam·ble / gam bəl/ vb gam·bled, gam·bling vi: to risk something of value for the chance of winning a prize vt: to risk (something) for the chance of winning a prize gam·bler / blər/ n Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster … Law dictionary
gambling — gam‧bling [ˈgæmblɪŋ] noun [uncountable] the practice of risking money or possessions on the result of something uncertain, for example a card game or a race: • The lottery is probably the most popular form of gambling. • He wants to outlaw… … Financial and business terms
on the money — adj correct, accurate. The phrase, which probably originated in the US in gam bling circles, is usually heard among middle class speakers. ► It s good when the band s on the money. (UK TV documentary on the band Status Quo, 18 June 1993) … Contemporary slang
antigambling — an ti•gam′bling adj … From formal English to slang
gamble — gam•ble [[t]ˈgæm bəl[/t]] v. bled, bling, n. 1) gam to play at a game of chance for money or other stakes 2) to stake or risk something of value, as money, on the outcome of something involving chance; bet 3) to lose or squander by betting (usu.… … From formal English to slang
redouble — re•dou•ble [[t]riˈdʌb əl[/t]] v. bled, bling, n. 1) to double; make twice as great: to redouble one s efforts[/ex] 2) to echo or reecho 3) gam Bridge. to double the double of (an opponent) 4) archaic to repeat 5) to become twice as great 6) gam… … From formal English to slang
double — dou•ble [[t]ˈdʌb əl[/t]] adj. n. v. bled, bling, adv. 1) twice as large, heavy, strong, etc.; twofold in size, amount, number, extent, etc 2) composed of two like parts or members; paired: a double sink[/ex] 3) fur suitable for two persons: a… … From formal English to slang
