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Synonyms for gambling

Grammar : Noun
Spell : gam-bling
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgæm blɪŋ

Définition of gambling

Origin :
  • 1726 (implied in gambling), from a dialectal survival of Middle English gammlen, variant of gamenen "to play, jest, be merry," from Old English gamenian "to play, joke, pun," from gamen (see game). Or possibly gamble is from a derivative of gamel "to play games" (1590s), itself likely a frequentative from game. Originally regarded as a slang word. The intrusive -b- may be from confusion with gambol. Related: Gambled; gambling.
  • noun betting
Example sentences :
  • It's Bill that's spent the money on his cussed booze and gambling.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • The gambling houses can do it, and so keep on breaking the law.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • My brother should have supported them, but all his money went on the race course, gambling.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • This modified form of gambling is especially dangerous to the young.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • There was only one passion which he did not conceal—the passion for gambling.
  • Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov
  • He had, of course, no smallest inkling of Hugo's debts or gambling propensities.
  • Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker
  • He repaired to Berlin, and was killed there in a brawl at a gambling den.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • It was his money that the lazy old fellow was gambling away.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • You have come to gamble, and your gambling is attended by every form of intemperance and immorality.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • Made all his money by gambling in Paris, and now he is a squire with a living in his gift.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

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