rummy
1any of various card games for two, three, or four players, each usually being dealt seven, nine, or ten cards, in which the object is to match cards into sets and sequences.
Origin of rummy
1- Also called rum.
Words Nearby rummy
Other definitions for rummy (2 of 3)
Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a habitual drinker of alcohol who is frequently intoxicated.
of or like rum.
Origin of rummy
2How to use rummy in a sentence
The “rooty toot toot” is simply the noise the horns make, while “rummy tum tum” is the drums.
The Most Confusing Christmas Music Lyrics Explained (VIDEO) | Kevin Fallon | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTGin rummy was his big game and he fraternized with high rollers like Minnesota Fats and Dean Chance.
Does making these comments take more or less gall than rummy with that tweet this morning?
It's a diversion, much like pinochle or gin rummy were in the days when there were only three TV channels.
Newt Gingrich Isn’t Doomed, Even After a Failed Presidential Campaign | Rich Galen | May 2, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe American Conservative Union will be giving rummy the “Defender of the Constitution” Award.
The Right Invades Washington | Samuel P. Jacobs, Shushannah Walshe | February 8, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
I spose thats their trench acrost there, he said doubtfully, but its a rummy lookin mix up.
Grapes of wrath | Boyd CableI've been to some rummy places in my time; and a waiter ain't the blind owl as he's supposed to be.
The Observations of Henry | Jerome K. JeromeAs soon as the door closed behind her, Max Rostoff turned and snarled, "Where have you been, you rummy?"
Medal of Honor | Dallas McCord ReynoldsRostoff snatched up the fallen gun, snarling, "I'm calling your bluff, you gutless rummy."
Medal of Honor | Dallas McCord ReynoldsIt was bound to be a lame dog, anyhow—and it might as well've been rummy as anybody.
The Black Opal | Katharine Susannah Prichard
British Dictionary definitions for rummy (1 of 3)
rum
/ (ˈrʌmɪ) /
a card game based on collecting sets and sequences
Origin of rummy
1British Dictionary definitions for rummy (2 of 3)
/ (ˈrʌmɪ) /
another word for rum 2
British Dictionary definitions for rummy (3 of 3)
/ (ˈrʌmɪ) /
of or like rum in taste or smell
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