gamble
[ gam-buhl ]
/ ˈgæm bəl /
verb (used without object), gam·bled, gam·bling.
to play at any game of chance for money or other stakes.
to stake or risk money, or anything of value, on the outcome of something involving chance: to gamble on a toss of the dice.
verb (used with object), gam·bled, gam·bling.
noun
any matter or thing involving risk or hazardous uncertainty.
a venture in a game of chance for stakes, especially for high stakes.
RELATED CONTENT
What Is Whisky Tango Foxtrot And Other Army LingoGiven the size and manpower of the US Army, it's no surprise that its lingo has gradually invaded everyday conversation. Not many of us keep a Purple Heart framed on our desk, though (i.e., we have no idea what these words and phrases mean even though we hear them all the time).
What It Means To “Double Down” And Other Marketing Jargon You Need To KnowMarketing is a big industry, but not many people know what a marketers' day-to-day entails. If you're considering marketing as a career path or have recently started a venture of your own and you need some help, we have a list of marketing jargon that you probably need to know.
RELATED WORDS
wager, venture, bet, speculate, raffle, lottery, risk, fling, uncertainty, leap, stab, action, spec, play, jeopardize, brave, challenge, stake, back, hazard
Nearby words
- gambian,
- gambian trypanosomiasis,
- gambier,
- gambier islands,
- gambit,
- gambler,
- gamblers' fallacy,
- gambling,
- gambling house,
- gamboge
Origin of gamble
SYNONYMS FOR gamble
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019
Examples from the Web for gamble
gamble
/ (ˈɡæmbəl) /
verb
(intr) to play games of chance to win money
to risk or bet (money) on the outcome of an event, sport, etc
(intr often foll by on) to act with the expectation ofto gamble on its being a sunny day
(often foll by away) to lose by or as if by betting; squander
noun
a risky act or venture
a bet, wager, or other risk or chance taken for possible monetary gain
Word Origin for gamble
C18: probably variant of game 1
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper