Definitions for Gamble

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Gamble gam·ble

Spelling: [gam-buh l]

IPA: /ˈgæm bəl/

Gamble is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 132 anagrams from letters in Gamble (abeglm).

Definitions for Gamble

noun

1. any matter or thing involving risk or hazardous uncertainty.
2. a venture in a game of chance for stakes, especially for high stakes.

verb (used with object)

1. to lose or squander by betting (usually followed by away):
2. to wager or risk (money or something else of value):
3. to take a chance on; venture; risk:

verb (used without object)

1. to play at any game of chance for money or other stakes.
2. to stake or risk money, or anything of value, on the outcome of something involving chance:

Origin of Gamble

1150-1200; Middle English gamenen to play (Old English gamenian), with substitution of -le for -en; see game¹

Examples for Gamble

But the decision now to sever economic ties with the eastern regions was a surprise—and a gamble.

Vincent teaches young Oliver how to fight bullies, how to gamble, what a hooker is––you know, the important things in life.

All these engineers and officers of ships took tickets in that gamble.

Nevertheless, Mr. Jannissary was prepared to gamble on John's future.

He wouldn't stay a day longer than he had to, thought you could gamble on that.

Unfortunately, that gamble was at the expense of Miss America's supposed mission.

He loves a gamble, and is most amusing when he is in the mood.

Plus, Procter & gamble has already removed triclosan from its Crest toothpaste.

You have come to gamble, and your gambling is attended by every form of intemperance and immorality.

While CBS is taking a gamble on a relatively unknown (and unproven) talent, to many critics this decision was all too predictable.