gambling — the activity or practice of playing games of chance for money; betting
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity or practice of playing games of chance for money; betting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His gambling habit turned him from a millionaire into a street cleaner.
- Gambling is prohibited for anyone under 21 years of age.
- She quit gambling after losing her lucky rabbit's foot at the casino.
gambling
NOUN[/ˈɡæmblɪŋ/]
the activity or practice of playing games of chance for money; betting
Betting money on games of chance
Gambling leads to rambling and scrambling!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Gambling derives from Middle English 'gamblen', which meant 'to jump about' or 'to jest and play'. Over time, the term evolved to denote playful activity involving risk and wagering, eventually becoming associated specifically with games of chance and betting for money.
Breakdown
gamble (from Middle English gamblen, 'to jump or play') + -ing (gerund suffix, forming a noun from a verb). The base verb originally conveyed playful movement before acquiring its modern sense of risking money in games of chance.
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📝Examples
“His gambling habit turned him from a millionaire into a street cleaner.”
“Gambling is prohibited for anyone under 21 years of age.”
“She quit gambling after losing her lucky rabbit's foot at the casino.”
“The government is trying to regulate online gambling platforms.”
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