Definitions for parlay

parlay par·lay

Spelling: [pahr-ley, -lee]
IPA: /ˈpɑr leɪ, -li/

Parlay is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 68 anagrams from letters in parlay (aalpry).

Definitions for parlay

noun

  1. a bet of an original sum and the subsequent winnings.

verb (used with object)

  1. to bet or gamble (an original amount and its winnings) on a subsequent race, contest, etc.
  2. Informal. to use (one's money, talent, or other assets) to achieve a desired objective, as spectacular wealth or success:

Origin of parlay

1820-30, Americanism; alteration of earlier paroli French Neapolitan Italian, plural of parolo, perhaps derivative of paro equal Latin pār; see pair

Examples for parlay

"Oh, hush your croaking, parlay," chided one of the captains.

It is not entirely clear how McCotter intends to parlay these issues into a compelling call to arms.

Smartphone apps like Grindr have been able to parlay that acceleration of trust (and, dare we say, desire) into a big business.

Ashore, where parlay's house had been, was no vestige of any house.

Can she parlay her position and knowledge gained on the House Intelligence Committee into credibility as commander in chief?

An unfettered Lagarde could parlay her stint managing crises in Washington for glittering new adventures.

Anyway, here's the story: parlay's a full-blooded Frenchman.

parlay looked at the barometer, giggled, and leered around at his guests.

Ditto Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who won easily, and might parlay his success into a presidential bid.

There was no sign of life where parlay's big house perched on the sand.

Word Value for parlay
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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