jetton

[jet-n]

noun

1. an inscribed counter or token.

jetton

/ ˈdʒɛtən /

noun

1. a counter or token, esp a chip used in such gambling games as roulette

Word History and Origins

Origin of jetton¹

1755–65; < French jeton, equivalent to jet ( er ) to throw, cast up (accounts), reckon ( jet ¹ ) + -on noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of jetton¹

C18: from French jeton, from jeter to cast up (accounts); see _jet ¹

Example Sentences

"It doesn't take long before you develop a connection with somebody... and very quickly this trust is shattered," Interpol's director of cybercrime Neal Jetton told the BBC's Newsday programme, describing the perpetrators' tactics.

From BBC

People of various different ages fell foul of the scammers, Jetton added, but "typically a lot these scams do affect older people".

From BBC

House Chief Clerk Dana Miller’s lawsuit alleged GOP House Speaker Dean Plocher and his Chief of Staff Rod Jetton retaliated against her after she raised concerns about his alleged mistreatment of women and misuse of state funds.

From Seattle Times

Amid the increased public scrutiny, Plocher in November 2023 hired Jetton, a former House speaker who faced his own scandals.

From Seattle Times

Jetton served as House speaker from 2005 until January 2009, when he was prevented from running for office again because of term limits.

From Seattle Times