Definition of Gambling

1. Noun. The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize). "There was heavy play at the blackjack table"

Exact synonyms: Gaming, Play
Generic synonyms: Diversion, Recreation, Vice
Specialized synonyms: Sporting Life, Bet, Wager, Gambling Game, Game Of Chance, Throw
Derivative terms: Gamble, Game, Play, Play, Play, Play

Definition of Gambling

1. gamble [v] - See also: gamble

Medical Definition of Gambling

1. An activity distinguished primarily by an element of risk in trying to obtain a desired goal, e.g., playing a game of chance for money. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gambling

gambir
gambirs
gambison
gambist
gambists
gambit
gambited
gambiting
gambits
gamble
gambled
gambler
gamblers
gambles
gambling (current term)
gambling (current term)
gamblings
gambling casino
gambling contract
gambling den
gambling game
gambling hell
gambling house
gambling system
gambo
gamboge
gamboge
gamboges
gamboge tree
gambogian

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